Transcription
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- [poo sh buht-n]
- /pʊʃ ˈbʌt n/
- /pʊʃ ˈbʌtn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poo sh buht-n]
- /pʊʃ ˈbʌt n/
Definitions of push-button word
- adjective push-button operated by or as if by push buttons: push-button tuning. 1
- adjective push-button using complex, automated weapons, as long-range missiles, that require only simple initial steps to put them into action: push-button warfare. 1
- noun push-button a device designed to close or open an electric circuit when a button or knob is depressed, and to return to a normal position when it is released. 1
- noun push-button the button or knob depressed. 1
- noun Technical meaning of push-button (electronics) A roughly fingertip-sized plastic cover attached to a spring-loaded, normally-open switch, which, when pressed, closes the switch. Typical examples are the keys on a computer or calculator keyboard and mouse buttons. 1
- adjective push-button A push-button machine or process is controlled by means of buttons or switches. 0
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Origin of push-button
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1875-80
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Push-button
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
push-button popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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