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superminicomputer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A minicomputer that has higher-than-normal performance, especially one using 32-bit rather than 16-bit words.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Italic *super Latin super Latin super-lbor. English super- English minicomputer English superminicomputer From super- + minicomputer.