imperative language
A programming language paradigm where statements change a program's state. Contrasts with declarative languages.
C is a representative example of an imperative language.
In imperative languages, the program's state is changed step by step.
Declarative language; focuses on what the program should accomplish rather than how to do it.
Compound of 命令 (command, instruction) + 型 (type, model) + 言語 (language). A calque of English 'imperative language'.