"softmodem" meaning in All languages combined

See softmodem on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: softmodems [plural]
Etymology: software + modem Etymology templates: {{compound|en|software|modem}} software + modem Head templates: {{en-noun}} softmodem (plural softmodems)
  1. (computing) A modem with minimal hardware capabilities, designed to use a host computer's resources to perform most of the tasks performed by dedicated hardware in a traditional modem. Wikipedia link: softmodem Categories (topical): Computing Hyponyms: Linmodem, Winmodem
    Sense id: en-softmodem-en-noun-K1VBMSdP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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