memory-neutral
|mem-o-ry-neu-tral|
/ˈmɛməri ˈnjuːtrəl/
stable memory usage
Etymology
'memory-neutral' is a compound word formed from 'memory' and 'neutral'. 'Memory' originates from Latin 'memoria', meaning 'remembrance', and 'neutral' comes from Latin 'neutralis', meaning 'of neither gender'.
The term 'memory-neutral' emerged in the context of computing to describe software or systems that do not significantly impact memory usage.
Initially, 'neutral' meant 'not taking sides', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'not affecting memory'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
refers to a state or condition where memory usage does not increase or decrease significantly.
The new software update is designed to be memory-neutral, ensuring it doesn't slow down older devices.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 17:13