tablet
|tab/let|
🇺🇸
/ˈtæblət/
🇬🇧
/ˈtæblɪt/
flat piece
Etymology
'tablet' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'tablette,' where 'table' meant 'board' and '-ette' was a diminutive suffix.
'tablette' transformed into the Middle English word 'tablet,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tablet'.
Initially, it meant 'a small board or slab,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'medicinal pill' and 'portable computer.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, flat, or compressed piece of material, often used for medicinal purposes.
She took a tablet for her headache.
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Noun 2
a flat slab or surface, often used for writing or inscribing.
The ancient tablet was inscribed with hieroglyphs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42