Penlite: meaning, definitions and examples
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penlite
[ ˈpɛnˌlaɪt ]
writing tool
A penlite is a type of small, portable, lightweight pen, often designed for convenience and ease of carrying. It is commonly used for writing in various situations, especially when space is limited.
Synonyms
ballpoint, ink pen, writing instrument
Examples of usage
- I always keep a penlite in my pocket for quick notes.
- The penlite was perfect for jotting down ideas while traveling.
- She used the penlite to sign the document quickly.
- His penlite ran out of ink during the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "penlite" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caneta esferográfica
- caneta de tinta
- caneta de ponta fina
🇮🇳 पेनलाइट
🇩🇪 Druckbleistift
- Tintenroller
- feiner Stift
🇮🇩 pena tip halus
- pena tinta
- pena roller
🇺🇦 перо
- ручка з тонким стержнем
- стержнева ручка
🇵🇱 długopis
- cienkopis
- pióro
🇯🇵 ペンライト
- 細いペン
- ボールペン
🇫🇷 stylo à bille
- stylo à encre
- stylo fin
🇪🇸 bolígrafo
- pluma
- estilográfica
🇹🇷 mürekkep kalem
- ince uçlu kalem
- dolma kalem
🇰🇷 펜라이트
- 잉크 펜
- 가는 펜
🇸🇦 قلم جاف
- قلم رفيع
- قلم حبر
🇨🇿 propiska
- tenký pero
- inkoustové pero
🇸🇰 guličkové pero
- jemné pero
- atramentové pero
🇨🇳 圆珠笔
- 精细笔
- 墨水笔
🇸🇮 kuličnik
- fin črnilo
- pero
🇮🇸 kúlupennar
- fínn penni
- blekkskrif
🇰🇿 қалам
- ұсақ қалам
- сия қалам
🇬🇪 პენლაითი
- წვრილი კალმები
- მელანი კალმები
🇦🇿 qələm
- incə qələm
- mürəkkəb qələm
🇲🇽 pluma
- bolígrafo
- lápiz de tinta
Etymology
The term 'penlite' appears to be a modern invention, likely a portmanteau combining 'pen', which has Latin origins from 'penna', meaning 'feather', and 'lite', a spelling variation of 'light', indicating something designed to be lightweight and portable. The word likely emerged with the increasing popularity of compact writing tools and may have been influenced by other similar terms in the market for portable writing instruments. Historically, pens have evolved from quills made from feathers to more modern designs that facilitate easy transfer of ink onto paper. With the rise of travel and the need for convenience in note-taking or writing, the penlite embodies these qualities in a user-friendly format.