diskette (n)
floppy (n)
floppy disk (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit
def used to store data or programs for a microcomputer
examples floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price
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Hypernym magnetic disk, magnetic disc, disk, disc
Part holonym computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
Derivationally related form diskette → disk
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Part meronym computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
Derivationally related form disk → diskette
Hyponym magnetic disk, magnetic disc, disk, disc

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