compiler Meaning & Definition
/kəmˈpaɪlə/
What Does Compiler Mean?
As a noun, compiler means One who compiles. It is also used to mean A computer program that transforms source code into object code.
Word Facts for Compiler
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kəmˈpaɪlə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | encyclopedist and compiling program |
| Plural | compilers |
Compiler Definition (Noun)
- One who compiles.
a compiler of poetry anthologies
- A computer program that transforms source code into object code.
Noun
- A computer program which transforms source code into object code.
Synonyms of Compiler
Compiler synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Compiler
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Compiler in a Sentence
a compiler of poetry anthologies
my favourite crossword compiler
Word Forms & Grammar
compiler (plural compilers)
Words That Rhyme With Compiler
Origin of Compiler
From Middle English compilour, from Anglo-Norman compilour, from Old French compileur, from Latin compīlātōrem, equivalent to compile + -er.
How to Pronounce Compiler
Compiler is pronounced //kəmˈpaɪlə// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Compiler
What part of speech is compiler?
Compiler is a noun.
What is another word for compiler?
You can replace compiler with words such as encyclopedist and compiling program. See the full list of compiler synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of compiler?
The plural of compiler is compilers.