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ethernet

/ˈiθəɹˌnɛt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.28 in modern English

Syllables
eth-er-net
IPA
/ˈiθəɹˌnɛt/
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A set of network cabling and network access (CSMA/CD) protocol standards for bus topology computer networks invented by Xerox but now controlled by the 802.3 subcommittee of the IEEE.

noun

A computer network that complies with this set of standards.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Ethernet.

Etymology

Originally a trademark of Xerox, apparently composed of ether + net (“network”).

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Computing.

Inflected Forms

Ethernets (plural)

Phrases

Ethernet card the standards are available for download in PDF format IEEE 802.3 CSMA

Frequently Paired Words

ether the standards are available for download in PDF format IEEE 802.3 CSMA CD

Questions

How do you pronounce ethernet?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈiθəɹˌnɛt/.
What does ethernet mean?
A set of network cabling and network access (CSMA/CD) protocol standards for bus topology computer networks invented by Xerox but now controlled by the 802.3 subcommittee of the IEEE.
Where does ethernet come from?
Originally a trademark of Xerox, apparently composed of ether + net (“network”).

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