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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

diskette en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From disk + -ette, by analogy with cassette.

Meanings

  1. A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.
  2. (dated) An 8-inch floppy disk.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
discette alternative, dated lexicographic
diskettes Number=Plur lexicographic
disket alternative, nonstandard lexicographic
disquette alternative, dated lexicographic

Deriveds

magazette · diskette drive · mini-diskette · floppy diskette drive · mini diskette · flippy diskette · micro diskette · micro-diskette

Descendants

disquete

Synonyms

floppy diskette · disk · floppy · floppy disk