pas

1 of 2

noun

plural pas ˈpä(z) How to pronounce pas (audio)
1
: the right of precedence
2
: a dance step or combination of steps

PAS

2 of 2

abbreviation

para-aminosalicylic acid

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Latin passus step — more at pace

First Known Use

Noun

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pas was in 1707

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Cite this Entry

“Pas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pas. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

PAS

1 of 2 adjective

PAS

2 of 2 abbreviation
para-aminosalicylic acid

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