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Haskell (name) means an English surname, also used as a given name; also the name of a purely functional programming language. Example: “Haskell decided to learn a new programming language over the weekend.”

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An English surname, also used as a given name; also the name of a purely functional programming language.

"By default, Haskell uses an execution strategy called lazy evaluation. Under laziness, an expression is never evaluated until it is needed for the evaluation of a larger one." — Alejandro Serrano Mena, Beginning Haskell: A Project-Based Approach (2014)

"Haskell decided to learn a new programming language over the weekend."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

* The programming language is named after American logician Haskell Curry (1900–1982). * As an English surname, from the Middle English personal name Askell, from Old Norse Áskell. Compare Axtell, Askin, Haskin, Hasty, Astin. * As a surname in the Isle of Man, a variant of Castell, itself related to the above. * As a Jewish surname, from Khaskl, a Yiddish form of Yeḥezqel, see Ezekiel.

Origin: Old Norse

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Haskell” mean?

The word “Haskell” means an English surname, also used as a given name; also the name of a purely functional programming language.

How do you pronounce “Haskell”?

“Haskell” is pronounced HAS-kuhl (/ˈhæskəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Haskell” in a sentence?

Here is “Haskell” used in a sentence: “Haskell decided to learn a new programming language over the weekend.”

What part of speech is “Haskell”?

“Haskell” is a name.

Is “Haskell” a common word?

“Haskell” is an uncommon word in modern English.