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Definition of microcomputer
microcomputer
/ˌmaɪkroʊkəmˈpjuːtər/
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Plural:microcomputers
microcomputer Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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A small computer that contains a microprocessor as its central processing unit, traditionally designed for use by a single individual.
Example
"In the late 1970s, the introduction of the microcomputer revolutionized the tech industry by bringing computing power into homes and small businesses."
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While once a common term to distinguish personal desktop machines from massive mainframes and minicomputers, 'microcomputer' is largely considered a historical term today, as almost all modern personal computing devices technically fit its definition.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 1960s and popularized in the 1970s, formed by combining the prefix 'micro-' (meaning small) with 'computer', emerging shortly after the invention of the single-chip microprocessor.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microcomputer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microcomputer