Backspace

Meaning

Noun

●

The key on a

that

the

one

backwards.

●

In Computing:

A

key used for

a

behind the

, and

the

one

backwards.

●

In Computing:

A

a backspace.

Verb

●

In Computing:

To

a

behind a cursor.

●

In Computing:

To

a

to a

block.

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Origin

backspace

English

back

English

bak

Middle English (1100-1500)

bæc

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

space

English

space

Anglo-Norman

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