Gadget: meaning, definitions and examples

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gadget

[ ˈɡadʒɪt ]

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electronic devices

A small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one.

Synonyms

appliance, device, tool

Examples of usage

The latest kitchen gadgets make cooking easier and more enjoyable.
He loves to collect all the newest tech gadgets on the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "gadget" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dispositivo

🇮🇳 उपकरण

🇩🇪 Gerät

🇮🇩 gadget

🇺🇦 гаджет

🇵🇱 gadżet

🇯🇵 ガジェット

🇫🇷 gadget

🇪🇸 gadget

🇹🇷 cihaz

🇰🇷 가젯

🇸🇦 أداة

🇨🇿 gadget

🇸🇰 gadget

🇨🇳 小工具

🇸🇮 gadget

🇮🇸 tæki

🇰🇿 құрылғы

🇬🇪 გაჯეტი

🇦🇿 cihaz

🇲🇽 gadget

Word origin

The word 'gadget' originated in the 19th century, likely from the French 'gâchette' meaning 'catch' or 'lever'. It was first used to refer to a small mechanical tool or device. Over time, with the advancements in technology, the term evolved to encompass a wide range of electronic devices and tools that are innovative or novel.