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Objective C

/ɒbˈdʒektiv siː/ · ob.jec.tive.c
noun
  1. A programming language used for developing applications on Apple's macOS and iOS operating systems. The app was built using Objective C and Swift.
proper noun
  1. A specific version of the Objective C programming language developed by Apple Inc. The new iPhone app was built using Apple's Objective C.

Synonyms

C++JavaSwift

Antonyms

Procedural programming language
Did you know? Objective C was originally developed for the Apple Lisa computer, which was released in 1983. However, it was not widely adopted until the release of the NeXTSTEP operating system in 1988, which was developed by Steve Jobs and his team at NeXT.

Related terms

C programming languageObject-oriented programmingApple Inc.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 6, 2026