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Meaning of Hal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
hæl

Definitions

  1. Acronym of hardware abstraction layer.
  2. A homicidal computer, an artificial intelligence that acts similarly to the HAL 9000 featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
  3. Initialism of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
  4. A special temporary state of consciousness, generally understood to be the product of a Sufi's spiritual practices while on his way toward God.
  5. A diminutive of the male given names Henry, Harold and Harry.

Equivalents

العربية هال
Français Hal
Kurdî ḧal

Examples

“I prethee, good Prince Hal, help me to my horſe, good Kings ſonne.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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