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Definition of Floppy disk
1. Noun. A small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer. "Floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price"
Exact synonyms: Diskette, Floppy
Group relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Generic synonyms: Disc, Disk, Magnetic Disc, Magnetic Disk
Derivative terms: Disk
Group relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Generic synonyms: Disc, Disk, Magnetic Disc, Magnetic Disk
Derivative terms: Disk
Definition of Floppy disk
1. Noun. (computer hardware) A removable disk used for storing digital data, measuring between 2 and 8 inches diagonally and storing between 80 KB and 240 MB. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com