Metacircularity

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe property of an interpreter that is written in the same programming language that it interprets, and that exploits homoiconicity to reuse the existing facilities of the parent interpreter rather than reimplementing them.

Synonyms

cocircularity double coding interpolability interoperability confluence referential transparency circular reference multicanonicity conceptual metaphor iconotropy global coupling mirror theory

🔗 Find words with "metacircularity" in A2Z Word Finder

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.