disk-free
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B2
/dɪsk friː/
unoccupied disk space
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'disk-free' is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'disk,' referring to a storage medium, and 'free,' meaning unoccupied or available.
Historical Evolution
The word 'disk' comes from the Greek 'diskos,' meaning a round plate, while 'free' originates from Old English 'freo,' meaning not in bondage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'disk-free' simply meant a disk without data, but it has evolved to imply a state of readiness for new data.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a state or condition where no disk space is occupied or used.
The server is currently disk-free, allowing for new data uploads.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 22:12