Meaning of pa in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pɑ/

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  1. Noun

    pa

    Etymology

    early 19th century: abbreviation of papa

    Definitions

    1. an informal term for a father

    Examples

    • « probably derived from baby talk »
  2. 2. a short-lived radioactive metallic element formed from uranium and disintegrating into actinium and then into lead
  3. 3. a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
  4. 4. a Mid-Atlantic state

    Examples

    • « one of the original 13 colonies »
  5. 5. an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas

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