tablet

[ˈtæblət]

tablet Definition

  • 1a small, flat computer that is controlled by touching the screen or by using a special pen
  • 2a small, solid piece of medicine that you swallow
  • 3a thin, flat piece of stone or clay used for writing on

Using tablet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tablet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I use my tablet to read books and watch movies.

  • Example

    She takes two tablets every morning for her allergies.

  • Example

    The ancient Egyptians used clay tablets to record their history.

  • Example

    He wrote down the recipe on a tablet.

tablet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tablet

Phrases with tablet

  • a type of medicine that can be chewed instead of swallowed whole

    Example

    The doctor prescribed chewable tablets for the child's fever.

  • a device used by artists to draw digitally on a computer

    Example

    She uses a drawing tablet to create digital art.

  • a flat surface used for writing on, typically made of paper or a thin layer of wood

    Example

    He carried a writing tablet and pen with him everywhere he went.

Origins of tablet

from Old French 'tablete', diminutive of 'table'

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Summary: tablet in Brief

A 'tablet' [ˈtæblət] is a small, flat computer controlled by touch or a special pen. It can also refer to a small, solid piece of medicine or a thin, flat piece of stone or clay used for writing. Examples include 'I use my tablet to read books and watch movies,' and 'He wrote down the recipe on a tablet.' Other types of tablets include chewable tablets and drawing tablets.

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