interpreted language

noun
UK /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
US /ɪnˈtɜːrprɪtɪd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

A kind of computer language where another program reads and runs the code line by line.

Python is a popular interpreted language that is easy for beginners to learn.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A language translated and executed on the fly rather than compiled into machine code ahead of time.

JavaScript is often treated as an interpreted language inside web browsers.

3. A coding language whose instructions are carried out by an interpreter program step by step.

Ruby is an interpreted language, so you can run scripts without a separate build step.

4. A language designed for quick execution by an interpreter, often used for scripting tasks.

Many system administrators prefer an interpreted language for writing short automation scripts.