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Definition of microprocessor

microprocessor

/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈprɑː.sɛs.ɚ/
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Plural:microprocessors
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microprocessor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) of a computer or electronic device on a single silicon chip.

Example

"The rapid advancement of the microprocessor allowed computers to become small enough to fit on a desktop."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1970s, combining the prefix 'micro-' (meaning small, from Greek 'mikros') and 'processor'. It originally described the integration of a computer's central processing functions onto a single microscopic silicon chip.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microprocessor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microprocessor
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