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noun

low-level language

computing

A computing term for programming languages close to machine code, such as assembly language. Contrasts with 高水準言語 (high-level language).

低lower, short, humble

水water

準semi-, correspond to, proportionate to

言say, word

語word, speech, language

高こう水すい準じゅん言げん語ご
高水準言語 is a high-level language, more abstract and easier for humans to read and write, while 低水準言語 is closer to machine code and hardware.

Compound of 低 (low), 水準 (level), and 言語 (language), a calque of English 'low-level language'.