Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wiimote

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.62 in modern English

Syllables: wi-imote
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The Wii Remote, the primary controller for the Nintendo Wii game console, noted for its motion-sensing capabilities.

Informal

Example Sentences

"[…] co-ordinated combinations of button presses and feedback loops of rumbling joypads, Wiimotes and styli."
"Finally it can be used in parallel with other Wiimotes in order to provide more motion data or even be expanded with other devices […]"
"The Wiimote provides sensing of acceleration on three axes, as well as an optical sensor that is used in conjunction with a stationary Sensor Bar […]"

Etymology

Blend of Wii + remote. Not a trademark, but a nickname for the product.

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

Wiimotes (plural)

Questions

What does wiimote mean?: The Wii Remote, the primary controller for the Nintendo Wii game console, noted for its motion-sensing capabilities.
Where does wiimote come from?: Blend of Wii + remote. Not a trademark, but a nickname for the product.

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