Definition

A keystroke made by pressing a key on a keyboard.

Example

Each keypress on the keyboard produces a sound that indicates it has been registered.

Conversation

Did you hear that sound when I pressed the key?

Yeah, that was a loud keypress!

I wonder if my keyboard is too sensitive.

It could be! Sometimes even a light touch makes a sound.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

keypress → It is formed from "key" (from Old English *cæg*, meaning a device for opening) and "press" (from Latin *premere*, meaning to push or apply pressure). The word "keypress" refers to the action of pushing down a key on a keyboard or similar device.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'key' that you 'push down' — that's what a keypress means.

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