"C--" meaning in All languages combined

See C-- on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From the name of the C language (on which it was based) and --, the decrement operator in both languages, coined as an inside joke, indicating that C-- is a reduced form of C. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} C--
  1. (computer languages) A C-like programming language, designed to be generated mainly by compilers for high-level languages rather than written by human programmers. Wikipedia link: C-- Categories (topical): Computer languages Synonyms: C minus minus

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