middleware en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *midjō Proto-Germanic *-ilą Proto-Germanic *midlą Old English middel Middle English myddel English middle Proto-West Germanic *samft(ī) Old English sōfte Middle English softe English soft Proto-Germanic *warō Proto-West Germanic *waru Old English waru Middle English ware English -ware English softwarebf. English -ware English middleware From middle + -ware.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Software that functions at an intermediate layer between applications and operating system or database management system, or between client and server.
- (uncountable, usually) Networking software or hardware that is deployed in the middle of, as opposed to serviced by, a packet network to enhance or provide some network function, such as caching, filtering, or firewall functionality.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| middlewares | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Descendants
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