A programming language that follows a procedural paradigm, where instructions are executed step by step. Used in computing contexts.
C is one of the typical procedural languages.
Object-oriented language, contrasting with procedural languages by organizing code around objects rather than procedures.
Functional language, another paradigm that emphasizes evaluation of functions, differing from the step-by-step approach of procedural languages.
Compound of 手続き (procedure) + 向き (oriented) + 言語 (language). A calque from English 'procedural language'.