L1

L1 typically refers to a first language—the language a person acquires from birth or early childhood, also called a native language or mother tongue.

In language learning contexts, L1 contrasts with L2 (second language): L1 interference can affect pronunciation in L2.

In computing and processor architecture, L1 refers to the fastest, smallest cache memory closest to the CPU: L1 cache.

linguistics

mother-tongue

Language acquired from birth

syntax · grammar · phonology · morphology · semantics · bilingualism · lexicon · pragmatics · comprehension · articulation

electronics

cache

Concealed storage spot

  • processorComponent that executes instructions
  • CPUMain computing chip
  • memoryMind's retention capacity

instruction · register · pipeline · microarchitecture · silicon · chip · die · fabrication · nanometer · transistor

vertebrae

lumbar

Of the lower spine

sacrum · disc · nerve · sciatica · compression · fusion · lordosis · posture · core · support

networking

layer

Single thickness of material

packet · transmission · protocol · topology · hub · switch · router · MAC · addressing · signaling

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language acquisition

L1second language

Tongue learned after childhood

foreign language · target language · third language

cache hierarchy (computing)

L1main memory

Computer's active data storage

RAM · disk storage

vertebral position

L1L5

Fifth lumbar vertebra

sacrum · coccyx

Family

L5

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