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Detailed Synonyms for floppy disk in English

floppy disk:

floppy disk [the ~] nom

  1. the floppy disk
    the floppy disk; the diskette
  2. the floppy disk
    – a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer 1
    the diskette; the floppy disk; the floppy
    – a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer 1
    • diskette [the ~] nom
    • floppy disk [the ~] nom
      • floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price1
    • floppy [the ~] nom
  3. the floppy disk
    – A reusable magnetic storage medium. The floppy disk used today is the rigid 3.5-inch microfloppy that holds 1.44 MB. It is called floppy because the first varieties were housed in bendable jackets. 2
    the disk; the floppy disk
    – A reusable magnetic storage medium. The floppy disk used today is the rigid 3.5-inch microfloppy that holds 1.44 MB. It is called floppy because the first varieties were housed in bendable jackets. 2

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Related Definitions for "floppy disk":

  1. a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer1
    • floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price1
  2. A reusable magnetic storage medium. The floppy disk used today is the rigid 3.5-inch microfloppy that holds 1.44 MB. It is called floppy because the first varieties were housed in bendable jackets.2

Related Synonyms for floppy disk