Pa

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Contents 1 Translingual 1.1 Symbol 2 English 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Usage notes 2.2.2 Synonyms 2.2.3 Translations 2.2.4 See also

[edit] Translingual

[edit] Symbol

Pa

1. (chemistry) The symbol for protactinium.
2. (metrology) The symbol for pascal, a unit of pressure and of stress.

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /paː/, SAMPA: /pa:/

[edit] Noun

Pa (not generally used in the plural)

1. (informal, in direct address) Father, dad, papa.
2. A short form of grandpa, grandfather.

[edit] Usage notes

• Often capitalized when used to refer to a specific person.

Hey, Pa, I'd like you to meet my friend Jamie.

[edit] Synonyms

• (father): da (Irish), dad, daddy, papa, pater
• (grandfather): grandpa, grandpappy

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• grandpa
• ma
• pa