Tablet

Pronunciation: /ˈtæblət/

Definitions of tablet

noun a small, solid, flat piece of a substance, such as medicine or soap, usually intended for a single use

Example Sentences

A1 I use a tablet to read e-books.

A2 She bought a new tablet for her son to use for schoolwork.

B1 The tablet has a touchscreen display and can connect to the internet.

B2 Many professionals use tablets to take notes during meetings.

C1 The latest tablet models have advanced features like facial recognition.

C2 The company issued tablets to all employees for easier communication and collaboration.

Examples of tablet in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a tablet to treat my headache.

informal I always carry a tablet in my bag in case I need to look something up.

slang I love my new tablet, it's so sleek and fast!

figurative Reading that novel was like taking a mental tablet of inspiration.

Grammatical Forms of tablet

• past tense: tableted
• plural: tablets
• comparative: more tablet
• superlative: most tablet
• present tense: tablet
• future tense: will tablet
• perfect tense: have tableted
• continuous tense: is tableting
• singular: tablet
• positive degree: tablet
• infinitive: to tablet
• gerund: tableting
• participle: tableting

Origin and Evolution of tablet

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tablet' originated from the Latin word 'tabula' meaning a board or plank used for inscriptions or paintings.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tablet' evolved to refer to a flat slab or surface on which something is written or inscribed. With advancements in technology, the term now commonly refers to a handheld electronic device used for various purposes.