Pragma

Quick meaning: Pragma is a noun meaning (programming) A compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (uncommon) A practical thing or action, as opposed to theory or belief (dogma).
2. (Internet) 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.

Example Sentences

"If it is practical, a pragma, it is a thing and not a theory."

This pragma stops the compiler from generating those warnings we don't care about.

At any given minute, we must choose between habitual action and thoughtful action, between Dogma and Pragma.

It is not possible to specify a pragma for a specific recipient; however, any pragma directive not relevant to a recipient should be ignored by that recipient.

Word Forms

• pragmas
• pragmata

Synonyms for pragma

Depending on context, synonyms include pragmat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dialectics, pragmat, directive, comment, declarator, modifier.

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