Actionscript

/ˈækʃənˌskrɪpt/ noun

A programming language developed by Adobe for creating interactive content in Flash applications and Adobe AIR.

Compound word from 'action' + 'script', reflecting its purpose of scripting actions and behaviors in multimedia applications. Developed in the late 1990s as Flash became popular for web animation and interactivity, it evolved through several versions before Flash's decline.

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