memory-dependent
|mem-o-ry-de-pend-ent|
/ˈmɛməri dɪˈpɛndənt/
relying on memory
Etymology
'memory-dependent' originates from the combination of 'memory' and 'dependent', where 'memory' refers to the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information, and 'dependent' means relying on something else for support.
The term 'memory-dependent' evolved from the combination of the words 'memory' and 'dependent', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Initially, it meant 'relying on memory', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relying on or requiring memory to function or be effective.
The software is memory-dependent, meaning it requires a lot of RAM to run smoothly.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 17:22