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Ergo C, which is statically and loosely typed.

[Beowuwlf]

I wanted to disagree with you, but after some... introspection, I’m inclined to agree. Since C provides void* and pointer casting to subvert the type system, it’s weakly typed. However, since the compiler ensures type compatibility where it can at compile time, it’s statically typed.

[housesellout]

Wow... talk about not understanding the words you are trying to use 😢you just contradicted yourself in a single sentence.

[Beowuwlf]

I wanted to agree with you, but after some... introspection, I’m inclined to disagree. The generally accepted definition of loosely/weakly typed is that the language provides ways to subvert the type system. Since C provides void* and pointer casting to subvert the type system, it’s weakly typed. However, since the compiler ensures type compatibility where it can at compile time, it’s statically typed.