Definition

A flat, portable computer or device with a touchscreen that allows users to interact with it using their fingers or a stylus.

Example

She used her tablet to read e-books and browse the internet.

Conversation

Have you seen my tablet anywhere?

No, I haven’t. When was the last time you used it?

I think I left it on the kitchen table this morning.

Maybe check there; it might be charging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To create or shape something into a flat, thin piece, often used for writing or displaying information.

Example

The artist decided to tablet the clay into a smooth surface for her sculpture.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the ancient ruins they found?

Yeah, they even tablet the inscriptions they discovered there.

That's fascinating! I wonder what stories those tablets could tell us.

Root Explanation

Tablet → The word originates from the Old French *tablette*, which is a diminutive form of *table* (meaning a flat surface or board). A tablet is essentially a small flat surface used for writing or displaying information.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small 'flat surface' ('table') where you can write or display things — that's what a tablet is.

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