hal
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: ahwal
Sense 1
A special temporary state of consciousness, generally understood to be the product of a Sufi's spiritual practices while on his way toward God.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A homicidal computer, an artificial intelligence that acts similarly to the HAL 9000 featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hal” mean?
A special temporary state of consciousness, generally understood to be the product of a Sufi's spiritual practices while on his way toward God.
Is “hal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.