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procedural

 

[ prəˈsiː.dʒər.əl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

programming

Relating to or denoting a programming style that uses procedures, or sets of operations, to perform computations or tasks.

Synonyms

imperative, structured

Examples of usage

  • Procedural programming languages include C and Pascal.
  • In procedural programming, the focus is on the procedures or functions that are executed step by step.
  • Procedural programming is often contrasted with object-oriented programming.
  • Procedural programming emphasizes the process or steps taken to solve a problem.
Context #2 | Adjective

legal

Of or relating to a procedure; procedural law.

Synonyms

formal, proceduralistic

Examples of usage

  • The court must follow procedural rules when handling cases.
  • Procedural fairness is a fundamental principle of the legal system.

Translations

Translations of the word "procedural" in other languages:

🇵🇹 procedural

🇮🇳 प्रक्रियात्मक

🇩🇪 prozedural

🇮🇩 prosedural

🇺🇦 процедурний

🇵🇱 proceduralny

🇯🇵 手続き的

🇫🇷 procédural

🇪🇸 procedimental

🇹🇷 prosedürel

🇰🇷 절차적인

🇸🇦 إجرائي

🇨🇿 procedurální

🇸🇰 procedurálny

🇨🇳 程序性的

🇸🇮 postopen

🇮🇸 ferlislegt

🇰🇿 процедуралық

🇬🇪 პროცედურული

🇦🇿 prosedural

🇲🇽 procedimental

Word origin

The word 'procedural' comes from the noun 'procedure', which originates from the Old French 'proceder' and the Latin 'procedere', meaning 'to go forward'. The term has been used in various fields, including programming and law, to describe processes, steps, or methods that are followed to accomplish a task or goal.

See also: procedures.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,925 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.