minilanguage
Minilanguage is a term used in computer science and linguistics to describe a small, restricted language designed for specific purposes rather than general use. Minilanguages are characterized by a limited vocabulary or set of constructs and by a simplified or narrowly scoped syntax and semantics. They are often created to teach concepts such as parsing, interpretation, or compiler construction, or to provide a lightweight tool for embedding in larger systems as a domain-specific language.
In programming and formal language theory, minilanguages function as toy or educational languages. They typically employ
In linguistics and cognitive science, the notion of a minilanguage appears in studies that use simplified or
Minilanguages are often contrasted with general-purpose programming languages and with larger domain-specific languages. They can serve