Abandonware

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /əˈbændənˌwɛr/

Definitions of abandonware

noun a type of software that is no longer being developed or supported by its original creators

Example Sentences

A1 Abandonware is old software that is no longer supported by its developers.

A2 Many people enjoy playing abandonware games from the 90s.

B1 Abandonware can sometimes be found for free on certain websites.

B2 There is a debate in the gaming community about the legality of downloading abandonware.

C1 Some companies have re-released abandonware titles with updated graphics and features.

C2 Archivists work to preserve abandonware for future generations to enjoy.

Examples of abandonware in a Sentence

formal Abandonware refers to software that is no longer being developed or supported by its original creators.

informal I love playing abandonware games from the 90s on my old computer.

slang Abandonware is like finding buried treasure in the world of gaming.

figurative The old factory was like abandonware, left to decay and be forgotten by time.

Grammatical Forms of abandonware

past tense

abandoned

plural

abandonwares

comparative

more abandoned

superlative

most abandoned

present tense

abandons

future tense

will abandon

perfect tense

have abandoned

continuous tense

is abandoning

singular

abandonware

positive degree

abandonware

infinitive

to abandon

gerund

abandoning

participle

abandoned

Origin and Evolution of abandonware

First Known Use: 1996 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'abandonware' originated in the early days of personal computing when software developers would stop supporting and selling older software titles, leaving them to be 'abandoned' by the company.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe software that was no longer supported or sold by its developers, 'abandonware' has evolved to also refer to software that is still under copyright but has been abandoned by its creators, leading to debates about its legality and availability for download.