US /ˈmaɪˌkroʊkəmˈpjuːtɝ/
noun Freq #136100

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A small computer built around a microprocessor, designed for use by one person.

    In the 1980s, the home microcomputer became popular.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a small computer built... personal computer
More micropc
Word family
Forms microcomputers
Derived forms microsoftsupermicrocomputer

Etymology

From micro- + computer. First use appears c. 1956. See cite below.

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