hardware
|hard/ware|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/
physical equipment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hardware' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'heord' meaning 'herd' and 'waru' meaning 'wares'.
Historical Evolution
'heordwaru' transformed into the Middle English word 'hardeware', and eventually became the modern English word 'hardware'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'goods or wares', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tools and machinery'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
tools, machinery, and other durable equipment.
The hardware store sells a variety of tools and equipment.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Noun 2
the physical components of a computer system.
The technician replaced the faulty hardware in the computer.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45