transputer: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “transputer” mean?
A microprocessor designed for parallel computing, integrating memory and communication links on a single chip.
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Meaning and Definition
A microprocessor designed for parallel computing, integrating memory and communication links on a single chip.
Historically significant in the 1980s for concurrent processing, the transputer pioneered parallel architecture in computing and embedded systems.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage; the term is technical and employed similarly in both variants.
Connotations
Neutral in both dialects, associated with computing history and parallel processing advancements.
Frequency
Equally rare in both British and American English, primarily confined to academic and technical contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “transputer” in a Sentence
noun as subject: The transputer processes data efficiently.noun as object: Researchers developed the transputer for parallel tasks.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “transputer” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- transputer-based system
American English
- transputer architecture
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used; may appear in high-tech industry reports or historical analyses.
Academic
Common in computer science literature, particularly in studies on parallel computing history.
Everyday
Virtually never used in casual conversation.
Technical
Frequently referenced in technical documents, engineering, and computing fields for parallel architecture.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “transputer”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “transputer”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “transputer”
- Mispronunciation as /trænsˈpjuːtər/ (omitting the 'z' sound), or misspelling as 'transputer' with a single 't'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a portmanteau of 'transistor' and 'computer', reflecting its design as a microprocessor for parallel tasks.
While largely historical, its concepts influence modern parallel processors and embedded system designs.
In British English, pronounce it as /trænzˈpjuːtə/, and in American English as /trænzˈpjuːtɚ/.
They were employed in parallel computing systems, real-time processing, and embedded applications during the late 20th century.
A microprocessor designed for parallel computing, integrating memory and communication links on a single chip.
Transputer is usually technical in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Combine 'transistor' and 'computer' to remember: a transputer is like a mini-computer on a chip for parallel work.
Conceptual Metaphor
Often described as a 'team player' in computing, handling multiple tasks simultaneously like workers in a parallel system.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary function of a transputer?