Tablet: meaning, definitions and examples

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tablet

[ ˈtæblət ]

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electronic device

A tablet is a portable electronic device with a touch-sensitive screen used for browsing the internet, watching videos, playing games, and other tasks.

Synonyms

device, gadget, pad

Examples of usage

I use my tablet to read e-books.
She bought a new tablet for her birthday.
The tablet allows you to access your emails on the go.

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medicine

In medicine, a tablet refers to a small, solid dose of medication, typically round or oval in shape, that is intended for oral use.

Synonyms

caplet, medication, pill

Examples of usage

The doctor prescribed two tablets to be taken with water.
She forgot to take her morning tablets.
You should not crush the tablet before swallowing it.

Translations

Translations of the word "tablet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comprimido

🇮🇳 गोली

🇩🇪 Tablette

🇮🇩 tablet

🇺🇦 таблетка

🇵🇱 tabletka

🇯🇵 錠剤 (じょうざい)

🇫🇷 comprimé

🇪🇸 tableta

🇹🇷 tablet

🇰🇷 정제 (정)

🇸🇦 قرص

🇨🇿 tableta

🇸🇰 tabletka

🇨🇳 药片 (yàopiàn)

🇸🇮 tableta

🇮🇸 tafla

🇰🇿 таблетка

🇬🇪 ტაბლეტი

🇦🇿 tablet

🇲🇽 tableta

Word origin

The word 'tablet' originated from the Latin word 'tabula', which means a board or a plank. In ancient times, tablets were used for writing on with a stylus. The modern usage of the word evolved to refer to electronic devices with touchscreens in the late 20th century.