constructed language

noun
/kənˈstɹʌktəd ˈlaŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/

Definitions

  1. Any language—whether a human language, a programming language, or markup language—that is…

    Any language—whether a human language, a programming language, or markup language—that is not a natural language.

    • So if the constructed language is machine code, that is very fine, because the syntax (the grammar) is very simple and the meaning of each instruction can be verified [...]
    • Considering the versatility of natural language, it is indeed astonishing that constructed languages like algebra and programming languages were introduced and became successful.
  2. A human language that has been consciously devised by an individual or a group, as…

    A human language that has been consciously devised by an individual or a group, as opposed to having naturally evolved as part of a culture like a natural language.

    • [...] Unas Language from the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 is a simplistic constructed language that lends itself to quick, sharp sentences.
  3. Any language used by people, as opposed to less civilized means of communication, such as…

    Any language used by people, as opposed to less civilized means of communication, such as the socialization between animals.

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Derived

conlang

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for constructed language. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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