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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

applet

/ˈæplət/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.31 in modern English

Syllables
ap-plet
IPA
/ˈæplət/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small program module that runs under the control of a larger application, typically a web browser.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From app + -let, but perhaps also influenced by Apple (the term originated in AppleScript).

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

applets (plural)

Derived Forms

crapplet

Frequently Paired Words

LIBlet MIDlet servlet Xlet utility worklet trustlet

Questions

How do you pronounce applet?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæplət/.
What does applet mean?
A small program module that runs under the control of a larger application, typically a web browser.
Where does applet come from?
From app + -let, but perhaps also influenced by Apple (the term originated in AppleScript).

How to pronounce applet

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