"esoteric programming language" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: esoteric programming languages [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=esoteric programming language}} esoteric programming language (plural esoteric programming languages)
  1. (programming) A programming language with highly unconventional syntax or operation, designed as an experiment or as a joke rather than for the serious development of software. Wikipedia link: esoteric programming language Categories (topical): Programming Synonyms: esolang
    Sense id: en-esoteric_programming_language-en-noun-C9-Wi3mL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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