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c`num`

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.10 in modern English

Syllables
c`num`
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

An object-oriented programming language, resembling Java in some respects, developed by Microsoft Corporation as part of their .NET Framework initiative.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Inspired by the sharp symbol in musical notation. Also chosen because this symbol resembles four connected + symbols; see the etymology for C++.

Inflected Forms

C# (canonical)

Synonyms

C sharp

Questions

What does c`num` mean?
An object-oriented programming language, resembling Java in some respects, developed by Microsoft Corporation as part of their .NET Framework initiative.
Where does c`num` come from?
Inspired by the sharp symbol in musical notation. Also chosen because this symbol resembles four connected + symbols; see the etymology for C++.

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