Widget

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪdʒɪt/

Definitions of widget

noun a small mechanical or electronic device or tool

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new widget for my phone to keep it protected.

A2 The widget on the website made it easier for me to navigate.

B1 The company offers a variety of widgets for different purposes.

B2 I customized the widget on my computer to suit my preferences.

C1 The widget integrated seamlessly with the existing software system.

C2 The widget's functionality exceeded my expectations in terms of efficiency.

Examples of widget in a Sentence

formal The company's latest software update includes a new widget for improved user experience.

informal I added a widget to my phone's home screen to quickly access my favorite apps.

slang I can't figure out how to use this widget on my computer, it's so confusing.

figurative The new team member is like a widget in our workflow, seamlessly fitting in and enhancing our productivity.

Grammatical Forms of widget

• past tense: widgeted
• plural: widgets
• comparative: more widget
• superlative: most widget
• present tense: widget
• future tense: will widget
• perfect tense: have widgeted
• continuous tense: is widgeting
• singular: widget
• positive degree: widget
• infinitive: to widget
• gerund: widgeting
• participle: widgeted

Origin and Evolution of widget

First Known Use: 1924 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'widget' originated in English as a placeholder name for a gadget or mechanical contrivance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'widget' has come to refer to a small, useful device or tool, often used in a generic sense to describe a component or object with a specific function.