(computing, of a programming language) Supporting more than one programming paradigm, in order to allow the most suitable programming style for a task.

(mathematics) A theorem in set-theoretic geometry, which states that given a solid ball in three‑dimensional space, there exists a decomposition of the ball into a finite number of disjoint subsets, which can then be put back together in a different way to yield two identical copies of the original ball.

Abbreviated form of I beg your pardon.

plural of parade lap

plural of paradigm shift

(economics) The apparently paradoxical observation that people's reported happiness varies directly with income both among and within nations, but over time happiness does not trend upward as income continues to grow.

plural of chief of party

plural of cocktail party graph

To ask for someone's forgiveness; to apologise.

(computing) The property of being massively parallel.