Desktop in English
- desktop⇄adj. 1. designed to be used or placed on top of a desk; tabletop.
Ex. a desktop computer.
2. having to do with or using a personal computer.
Ex. Desktop conferencing (you and I take a meeting over our computers ...) is a few years away - desktop⇄desktop, adjective, noun.
- desktop⇄noun a stationary personal computer.
Ex. The differences between the computational power and storage capacity of desktops and laptops is rapidly disappearing (S. C. Miller).
Desktop in Tamil தமிழ்
desktop
Part of Speech: Noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛskˌtɒp/
Definitions:
- A flat surface for writing, reading, or working on, typically part of a desk.
- A type of computer designed to be used on a desk or table, often consisting of a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and system unit.
- The primary display interface of a computer's operating system, where icons, windows, and applications are shown.
Usage Examples:
- I placed my books on the desktop.
- She bought a powerful desktop computer for graphic design.
- The file is saved on the desktop for easy access.
Etymology: From desk (Middle English deske, from Latin desca) + top (Old English top, meaning summit or surface).
Synonyms: Workstation, Computer, Surface
Antonyms: Laptop, Handheld Device
Translations:
| Language | Translations | Pronunciations |
|---|---|---|
| French | bureau | /byʁo/ |
| Spanish | escritorio | /eskɾiˈtoɾjo/ |
| Hindi | डेस्कटॉप | /ḍeskṭop/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 桌面 | /zhuō miàn/ |
| Arabic | سطح المكتب | /saṭḥ al-maktab/ |
| German | Schreibtisch | /ˈʃʁaɪ̯pˌtɪʃ/ |
| Japanese | デスクトップ | /desukutoppu/ |
| Russian | рабочий стол | /rabóčij stol/ |
| Korean | 데스크톱 | /deseukeutop/ |
| Portuguese | área de trabalho | /ˈaɾjɐ dʒi tɾɐˈbaʎu/ |
| Tamil | டெஸ்க்டாப் | /ṭeskṭāp/ |
| Telugu | డెస్క్టాప్ | /ḍeskṭāp/ |
| Bengali | ডেস্কটপ | /ḍeskṭop/ |
| Gujarati | ડેસ્કટોપ | /ḍeskṭop/ |
| Malayalam | ഡെസ്ക്ടോപ്പ് | /ḍeskṭopp/ |
| Marathi | डेस्कटॉप | /ḍeskṭop/ |
| Punjabi | ਡੈਸਕਟਾਪ | /ḍaiskṭāp/ |
| Kannada | ಡೆಸ್ಕ್ಟಾಪ್ | /ḍeskṭāp/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations:
- British English: /ˈdɛskˌtɒp/
- American English: /ˈdɛskˌtɑːp/
Historical Usage: The term became popular in the late 20th century with the rise of personal computers designed for use on desks.
Cultural Nuances: Desktop computers are often associated with office environments, while laptops are seen as more portable and modern alternatives.
More Information
The desktop has played a pivotal role in modern computing, offering a stable and powerful platform for work, gaming, and design. It symbolizes productivity and is commonly used in both professional and educational settings. The desktop metaphor in graphical user interfaces has influenced the way users interact with computers, making digital workspaces more intuitive.