Meaning & Definition of word "Tablet"
Tablet
/ˈtæblɪt/
noun:
- 1. A small, flat, portable computer that uses a touchscreen interface.
- Example: She bought a new tablet to take notes during class.
- 2. A pill or a dose of medication in a solid form.
- Example: He took a tablet to relieve his headache.
- 3. A flat piece of material, typically stone or wood, inscribed with writing.
- Example: The ancient civilization left behind a stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
- 4. A flat, usually rectangular piece of material that serves as a writing surface.
- Example: They used a tablet of paper to draft their plans.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French 'tablette', diminutive of 'table' meaning a small table or flat surface.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tablet computer:
A portable computing device with a touchscreen that resembles a digital slate.
tablet of stone:
A flat piece of stone used for writing or inscribing.
medication tablet:
A dosage of medicine that is compressed into a flat, solid form.
Related Words
pill:
A small round mass of solid medicine to be swallowed.
slate:
A thin piece of rock used for writing or as a writing surface.
slab:
A large, flat piece of stone, concrete, or similar material.
Slang Meanings of tablet
Meaning: A digital tablet.
● Example Sentence: I just got a new tab; it's perfect for watching movies.
Meaning: A pill or medication.
● Example Sentence: Did you take your tabs today?