Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pushbutton

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.89 in modern English

Syllables: push-but-ton
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative spelling of push-button.

noun

Alternative spelling of push-button.

Example Sentences

"it is hard to avoid the conclusion that the idea of ethical robotic killing machines is unrealistic, and all too likely to support dangerous fantasies of pushbutton wars and guiltless slaughters."

Etymology

From push + button.

Inflected Forms

pushbuttons (plural)

Questions

What does pushbutton mean?: Alternative spelling of push-button.
Where does pushbutton come from?: From push + button.

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