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Meaning of gadget
A small mechanical device or appliance.
Etymology of gadget
The word "gadget" originated in the late 19th century, initially used as a slang term in the US, particularly in the context of engineering and mechanics.
The term gained popularity in the early 20th century, especially during World War I, when it was used to describe various devices and tools used by the military.
Synonyms
device
appliance
tool
instrument
machine
contraption
gizmo
widget
doohickey
thingamajig
whatchamacallit
gadgetry
apparatus
equipment
machinery
mechanism
contrivance
invention
innovation
novelty
gimmick
gadgetization
deviceful
tooling
machinery
instrumentation
mechanization
automation
robotics
engineering
technicality
widgetry
thingamabob
whirlybird
whatsit
doohickey
hickey
jimjim
thingummy
doodad
fandangle
gizmos
devices
widgets
doohickeys
contraptions
machines
instruments
tools
appliances
equipment
machinery
mechanisms
Definitions
- A small mechanical device or appliance, especially one whose name is not known or specified.
- A device or machine, especially one that is intricate or cleverly designed.
Usage Examples
- She bought a new gadget for her kitchen that could chop vegetables quickly and efficiently.
- The company developed a gadget that could charge multiple devices at once using solar power.
- The smartphone is a gadget that has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information.
Antonyms
simplicity
nonmechanical
nontechnical
uncomplicated
unsophisticated
straightforward
basic
plain
ordinary
mundane
nonautomatic
nonmechanized
manual
primitive
unrefined
uncomplex
uninvolved
unelaborate
unintricate
undetailed
uncomplicated
untechnical
unequipped
unengineered