A programming language that specifies a sequence of steps or procedures to perform a task. Used in computing contexts.
C is one of the typical procedural languages.
Object-oriented language; contrasts with procedural languages by organizing code around objects rather than procedures.
Functional language; emphasizes evaluation of functions and avoids changing state, unlike procedural languages.
Compound of 手続き (procedure) + 形 (type) + 言語 (language). A direct translation of the English term 'procedural language'.