charactron en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkæɹɪkˌtɹɒn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkæɹəkˌtɹɑn/ (General-American)
- /ˈkɛɹəkˌtɹɑn/ Mary–marry–merry merger
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek χαράσσω (kharássō) Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Hellenic *-tḗr Ancient Greek -τήρ (-tḗr) Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ (kharaktḗr)der. Latin charactērder. Old French caracterebor. Middle English caracter English character Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Hellenic *-tron Ancient Greek -τρον (-tron)bor. English -tron English charactron Originally a trademark, presumably character + -tron.
Meanings
- A form of cathode ray tube used to display letters and other characters
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| charactrons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |