diskette

UK
/dɪsˈkɛt/
US
/dɪsˈkɛt/

Translations

diskettenoun
diskettes
pl
UK
/dɪsˈkɛt/
US
/dɪsˈkɛt/
I found an old diskette in the drawer.
Я нашел старую дискету в ящике.
Synonyms
data disk
storage disk
floppy disk
disketteadjective
more diskette
Comp.
most diskette
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈket/
US
/dɪsˈkɛt/
Used attributively in compounds such as “diskette drive”, functions as a descriptive adjective.

Definitions

diskettenoun
A small, flexible, magnetic disk used for storing data, typically encased in a square or rectangular plastic shell.
She found an old diskette containing her college essays in the attic.
disketteadjective
Relating to, intended for, or designed to work with diskettes.
The computer still has a diskette drive for legacy software.