What does "script language" mean?

a programming language that supports scripts, programs written for a special run-time environment that can interpret (rather than compile) and automate the execution of tasks that could alternatively be executed one-by-one by a human operator.

What is a synonym for "script language"?

Common synonyms include: interpreted language, scripted language, scripting language.

Script language

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a programming language that supports scripts, programs written for a special run-time environment that can interpret (rather than compile) and automate the execution of tasks that could alternatively be executed one-by-one by a human operator. wordnet

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interpreted language scripted language scripting language

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