English Explanatory Dictionary

diskette

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.
  2. An 8-inch floppy disk.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈkɛt/ en-us-diskette.ogg en-ca-diskette.ogg

Word forms

diskette diskettes discette disquette disket

Etymology

From disk + -ette, by analogy with cassette.

Synonyms

floppy floppy disk floppy diskette disk

Derived words

diskette drive flippy diskette floppy diskette drive magazette micro-diskette micro diskette mini-diskette mini diskette
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