Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

junkware

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: junkware
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any worthless or unwanted software.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Most personal computers come bundled with junkware from the manufacturer."

Etymology

Etymology tree English junk Proto-West Germanic *samft(ī) Old English sōfte Middle English softe English soft Proto-Germanic *warō Proto-West Germanic *waru Old English waru Middle English ware English -ware English softwarebf. English -ware English junkware From junk + -ware.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

bloatware

Questions

What does junkware mean?: Any worthless or unwanted software.
Where does junkware come from?: Etymology tree English junk Proto-West Germanic *samft(ī) Old English sōfte Middle English softe English soft Proto-Germanic *warō Proto-West Germanic *waru Old English waru Middle English ware English -ware English softwarebf. English -ware English junkware From junk + -ware.

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