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A scripting programming language most commonly used to add interactive features to webpages.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computer-languages, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: JS, LiveScript, Mocha
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: scripting language
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Nonstandard form of JavaScript.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, nonstandard
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A JavaScript script.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: JS
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Java (“a programming language”) + script, although the language is not closely related to Java and was originally to be called LiveScript.
Across languages
21 source translations are retained for this English entry.
