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> Is a natural language translation program a compiler?

We have always agreed that a natural language compiler is theoretically possible. Is a natural language translation program the same as a natural language compiler, or do you see some kind of difference? If so, what is the difference?


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gitremote12/11/2025

> We have always agreed that a natural language compiler is theoretically possible.

No. Nobody here except you agrees with this. The distinction between natural languages and formal languages exists for a reason.

kkapelon12/11/2025

> We have always agreed that a natural language compiler is theoretically possible

citation? source? Who is we?