keypad
|key/pad|
B1
/ˈkiːˌpæd/
input device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'keypad' originates from the combination of 'key' and 'pad', where 'key' refers to a button or lever that operates a mechanism, and 'pad' refers to a flat surface or block.
Historical Evolution
'keypad' was formed in modern English by combining 'key' and 'pad' to describe a small keyboard-like device.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any small keyboard, but now it is often associated with numeric input devices.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small set of keys or buttons arranged in a block, used for inputting data into a device.
The security system requires a code to be entered on the keypad.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42