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applet

 

[ หˆรฆplษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer software

An applet is a small application designed to perform a specific task within a larger application, often embedded in a web page. It is typically written in Java or other programming languages and runs in a web browser or a compatible framework. Applets are interactive and can provide functionality such as animations or user interface enhancements.

Synonyms

mini program, small application, widget

Examples of usage

  • The web page loaded an applet to display the chart.
  • She developed an applet to manage her online calendar.
  • The game features a Java applet that enhances the graphics.
  • Many educational websites use applets for interactive learning.

Translations

Translations of the word "applet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น applet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเคฒเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Applet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ applet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ applet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ—ใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท applet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ applet

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท applet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์• ํ”Œ๋ฆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจู„ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ applet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ applet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็จ‹ๅบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ applet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ applet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะฟะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ applet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ applet

Etymology

The term 'applet' originates from the combination of 'application' and the diminutive suffix '-let,' which suggests something smaller or lesser in scale. The use of 'applet' became prominent in the 1990s with the rise of Java programming language, which introduced applets as a way to bring interactive content to web pages. Unlike standalone applications, applets run in a web browser context, often enabling developers to create richer user experiences on the internet. As web technologies have evolved, the use of applets has declined, largely replaced by more modern solutions such as HTML5 and JavaScript, which fulfill similar roles without requiring special plug-ins.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,443, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.