claviature

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A keyboard, especially of a musical instrument.
  2. The layout of keys on such a keyboard.
  3. A system or style of applying the fingers to such a keyboard.
  4. Metaphorically, a repertoire or toolkit of concepts or resources for application to a field.

Word forms

claviature claviatures

Etymology

From German Klaviatur, ultimately from Latin clāvis (“key”).

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