bucky bit en · NOUN
Etymology
The term was invented at Stanford and is based on Swiss computer scientist Niklaus Wirth's nickname of Bucky. Wirth suggested this keyboard feature in the mid-1960s.
Meanings
- A bit (binary digit) in the binary representation of a text character that is set by means of a modifier key on the keyboard, allowing numerous characters to be produced by different combinations of keypresses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bucky bits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |