interpreted

The word “interpreted” means computing: describing a program that is run directly from its source code, line by line, rather than being compiled into a standalone executable first. In plain terms, run straight from its original code rather than turned into a separate compiled file first.

“Interpreted” is pronounced ihn-TUR-prih-tihd (/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).

Here is “interpreted” used in a sentence: “JavaScript is typically an interpreted language that runs inside the browser.”

“Interpreted” is an adjective.

“Interpreted” is a fairly common word in modern English.

An interpreted language runs its source code directly, line by line, at the time the program is used. A compiled language is first translated into a standalone executable file, which is then run. The main practical trade-off is that interpreted code is usually more portable but slower than compiled code.

Yes, Python is usually described as an interpreted language because its code is executed from source rather than compiled into a standalone executable first. Other commonly interpreted languages include JavaScript, Ruby, and PHP.

Because interpreted languages run source code directly, they are typically easy to test, debug, and move between systems without a separate compile step. The main drawback is speed: interpreted code generally runs slower than equivalent compiled code.

In computing, 'interpreted' describes code that runs directly from its source, line by line. In everyday English, 'interpreted' is the past tense of interpret, meaning explained, translated, or understood in a particular way.