Is MATLAB a language or software?

MATLAB is both a programming language and a software environment. The MATLAB programming language is a high-level, matrix-based language specifically designed for numerical and scientific computing. It provides a wide range of built-in functions and tools for data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development. MATLAB software, on the other hand, is the integrated development environment (IDE) that allows users to write, execute, and debug MATLAB code. The MATLAB software provides a user-friendly interface, editor, and various interactive features to facilitate coding, debugging, and running MATLAB programs.