desktops
|desk/tops|
A2
/ˈdɛsktɒps/
(desktop)
computer on a desk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'desktop' originates from the English words 'desk' and 'top', where 'desk' refers to a piece of furniture and 'top' refers to the upper surface.
Historical Evolution
'desktop' was coined in the 20th century to describe computers that fit on top of a desk.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the top surface of a desk, but over time it evolved to mean a type of computer.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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