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palmtop

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English

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A palmtop computer

Etymology

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From palm +‎ top, as used in one's palm; by analogy with desktop and laptop.

Pronunciation

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  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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palmtop (plural palmtops)

  2. (computing, dated) Synonym of personal digital assistant.
    Hypernyms: computer < device
    Coordinate terms: laptop, desktop; mobile phone, cell phone, smartphone
    • 1994, PC Mag, volume 13, number 6, page 4:
      A taxonomy of small computers—laptops, palmtops, and kneetops—was just emerging.

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