diskette
See also: Diskette
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
disk + -ette, by analogy with cassette.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
diskette (plural diskettes)
- (computing) A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.
- (computer hardware, dated) An 8-inch floppy disk.
Synonyms edit
- floppy
- floppy disk
- floppy diskette
- disk (Considered as a contraction in the UK)
Derived terms edit
Descendants edit
- → Portuguese: disquete
Translations edit
small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data — see floppy disk
Further reading edit
- floppy disk on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from English diskette.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
diskette f (plural diskettes, diminutive diskettetje n)
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Derived terms edit
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