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Laptop Meaning, Examples, and Usage
Meaning 1：portable computer (Laptop)
Laptop
/ˈlæptɒp/
n.
A small, portable computer that you can use on your lap or anywhere you like.
portable computer
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/ˈpɔːrtəbl kəmˈpjuːtər/
n.
A small, lightweight personal computer that can be used on your lap or carried easily, typically with a clamshell design.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Combination of 'lap' and 'top', referring to a computer designed to sit on one's lap.
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a 'lap' (your thighs) as a 'top' (surface) for your computer: lap + top = laptop.
📖 Example
He always takes his laptop to the library to finish his assignments.
He always takes his laptop to the library to finish his assignments.
🔗 Collocations
laptop bag – A bag designed to carry a laptop computer
laptop computer – A portable personal computer with a clamshell design
laptop battery – The rechargeable power source for a laptop
🔄 Synonyms
notebook (n.) – A smaller, lighter portable computer, often synonymous with laptop
portable computer (n.) – A general term for a computer that can be easily carried
🚫 Antonyms
desktop computer (n.) – A stationary computer that is not designed for portability
🌱 Derivatives
laptop-like (adj.) – Resembling or characteristic of a laptop computer
📖 Cultural Story
The term 'laptop' gained popularity in the 1980s as portable computers shrank from 'luggable' sizes to fit on a user's lap, revolutionizing mobile work.
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