keyboarding
|key-board-ing|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈkiːbɔːrdɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈkiːbɔːdɪŋ/
(keyboard)
input device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'keyboard' originates from 'key' and 'board', where 'key' referred to the individual buttons and 'board' referred to the flat surface they are mounted on.
Historical Evolution
'keyboard' evolved from the combination of 'key' and 'board' in the English language, reflecting the physical structure of the device.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the physical device, but over time it evolved to include the action of using it.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45