Standard Lemma guide

L1

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A mother tongue; someone's native language; own language.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Abbreviation of Lagrange point 1, located between the larger and smaller objects along a line connecting the two.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of

Topics: astrophysics

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Short for first level in various contexts.

The first-level cache of a processor, closer to the processor than the second-level cache.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Short for first level in various contexts.

The physical layer in the seven-layer OSI network model.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From Language 1 (“first language”).

From Level 1.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: L1 — Translations
  • German: L1 — Translations
  • Japanese: L1 (L1) — Translations