Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

esim

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.60 in modern English

Syllables: es-im
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Initialism of embedded SIM (“virtual SIM that is integrated in the cellular device”).

Example Sentences

"Before using an eSIM, you must add it to your iPhone and configure it. Only one eSIM can be active at a time, but you can easily switch back and forth between eSIMs."

Etymology

From e- + SIM (“subscriber identity module”).

Word Breakdown

Prefix: e

Inflected Forms

eSIMs (plural)

Questions

What does esim mean?: Initialism of embedded SIM (“virtual SIM that is integrated in the cellular device”).
Where does esim come from?: From e- + SIM (“subscriber identity module”).

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