disk-dependent
|disk-de-pend-ent|
/dɪsk-dɪˈpɛndənt/
reliant on a disk
Etymology
'disk-dependent' originates from the combination of 'disk,' referring to a storage medium, and 'dependent,' meaning relying on something.
The term 'disk' evolved from the Greek word 'diskos,' meaning a round plate, while 'dependent' comes from the Latin 'dependere,' meaning to hang down or rely on.
Initially, 'disk' referred to any round object, but in modern usage, it specifically refers to storage media. 'Dependent' has maintained its meaning of reliance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relying on or requiring a disk (such as a hard drive or optical disk) to function or operate.
The software is disk-dependent and won't run without the installation CD.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 04:57