pragma
A compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some…A compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler.
Meaning
3 sensesA compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler.
This pragma stops the compiler from generating those warnings we don't care about.
(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.
(uncommon)A practical thing or action, as opposed to theory or belief (dogma).
Origin
From Ancient Greek πρᾶγμα (prâgma, “a thing done, a fact”). In the technical senses perhapFrom 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.
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Forms
plural: pragmas / pragmataSynonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular