search

Desktop

Meaning

Noun

●
The
of a desk.
●
In Computing:
A
computer.
●
In Computing:
A
,
for business or
purposes.
●
In Computing & Graphical user interface:
The main
of an
, usually
,
and
wallpaper.
●
In Computing & Graphical user interface:
The
of this interface.

Adj

●
Designed for use on a
or
of furniture.
●
In Computing:
Of an
or
,
to be
or
on a personal computer.
Sourced from
Wiktionary

Origin

desktop
English
arrow
desk
English
arrow
desca
Latin
arrow
discus
Latin
arrow
δίσκος
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
arrow
δικείν
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
top
English
arrow
top
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym

Related

More
more
Join 10 million students and professionals writing 70% faster at QuillBot.com
Start writing better

© QuillBot (Coursehero), LLC. 2024

Terms of ServicesPrivacy Policy