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Tablet: meaning, definitions and examples

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tablet

 

[ หˆtรฆblษ™t ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comprimido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tablette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tablet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฑะปะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tabletka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Œ ๅ‰ค (ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†ใ–ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comprimรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tableta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tablet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ œ (์ •)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tableta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tabletka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ็‰‡ (yร opiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tableta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tafla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะปะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tablet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: tab, tabbing, tabu.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,304 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.