desktop

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Related terms 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms 2 Italian 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

desk + top

[edit] Noun

desktop (plural desktops)

1. The top surface of a desk.
2. (computing) A desktop computer.
3. (computing) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• palmtop
• laptop

[edit] Adjective

desktop (not comparable)

1. Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.
2. (computing) Of an application, converted to be carried out on a personal computer.

[edit] Derived terms

• desktop computer
• desktop environment
• desktop metaphor
• desktop publishing

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Etymology

English

[edit] Noun

desktop m. inv.

1. (computing) desktop (computer; visible user interface)