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I wouldn't say so, but I use the term "regular language" if I mean the mathematical concept.

• robinhouston 6y ago
  I don’t think it’s pedantic to say that a regular language is not the same thing as a regular expression. The difference between syntax and semantics is real and important.
  • chubot 6y ago
    (late reply) Right that's what I'm saying. Who said it was pedantic? :)
• gnulinux 6y ago
  But a "regular language" is not the same as "regular expression" as mathematical concepts.
  • chubot 6y ago
    (late reply) Hm you've negelected to do the obvious thing and explain the difference. I don't think there's a difference, and if there is one, it's probably not relevant to programming. Whereas the one I'm highlighting is relevant to programming.