tablet — a flat piece of stone, clay, or wood used for writing or carving inscriptions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a flat piece of stone, clay, or wood used for writing or carving inscriptions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæblət/
Example Sentences
- My grandma learned to play games on her tablet faster than I learned calculus.
- The doctor prescribed tablets that are bigger than my smartphone.
- Ancient tablets contain messages more interesting than modern social media posts.
tablet
NOUN[/ˈtæblət/]
a flat piece of stone, clay, or wood used for writing or carving inscriptions
The doctor used a tablet to review patient records.
The architect sketched building designs on a tablet. (TOUCHSCREEN + PORTABLE COMPUTER = TABLET)
A tablet keeps the map lit and builds a knowledge habit.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tablet derives from Latin tabula, meaning 'flat board' or 'plank'. The diminutive suffix -et was added to form tablete, originally referring to a small writing surface. The meaning has expanded from ancient writing tablets to include medicinal pills and modern digital devices.
Breakdown
tabula (flat board, plank) + -et (diminutive suffix indicating smallness)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandma learned to play games on her tablet faster than I learned calculus.”
“The doctor prescribed tablets that are bigger than my smartphone.”
“Ancient tablets contain messages more interesting than modern social media posts.”
“She draws digital art on her tablet while commuting to work.”
“I forgot to take my vitamin tablet, but I remembered to charge my tablet.”
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