Lexical analyser
language
(Or “scanner”) The initial input stage of a language processor (e.g. a compiler), the part that performs lexical analysis.
(1995-04-05)
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[lek-si-kuh l] /ˈlɛk sɪ kəl/ adjective 1. of or relating to the words or vocabulary of a language, especially as distinguished from its grammatical and syntactical aspects. 2. of, relating to, or of the nature of a . /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adjective 1. of or relating to items of vocabulary in a language 2. of or relating […]