noun

pragma

Pragma (noun) means a compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler.

noun

A compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler.

In early versions of HTTP, a general header that specifies some implementation-specific directive, to any recipient, and may specify that the HTTP response should not be cached.

A practical thing or action, as opposed to theory or belief (dogma).

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek πρᾶγμα (prâgma, “a thing done, a fact”). In the technical senses perhaps a back-formation from pragmatic or a clipping of pragmat used earlier in ALGOL.

Rhymes for pragma

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of pragma?

"pragma" (noun) means a compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler.

What are the different meanings of pragma?

"pragma" has 3 main meanings: 1. A compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler; 2. In early versions of HTTP, a general header that specifies some implementation-specific directive, to any recipient, and may specify that the HTTP response should not be cached; 3. A practical thing or action, as opposed to theory or belief (dogma).