Pascal Definition & Meaning

pascal
noun
  1. a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
  2. French mathematician and philosopher and Jansenist; invented an adding machine; contributed (with Fermat) to the theory of probability (1623-1662)
  3. a programing language designed to teach programming through a top-down modular approach

"Pascal" in song lyrics

See how pascal is used in real songs:

  • "information on the mathematician pascal"
    AOL — AOL
  • "adam pascal"
    AOL — AOL
  • "blaise pascal"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "pascal"

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