Definitions

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  • suffix Used to form mass nouns denoting specific classes of computer software, based on use, function, or method of distribution.
  • suffix Used to form nouns denoting, collectively, items made from a particular substance.
  • suffix Used to form nouns denoting, collectively, items of a particular kind or for a particular use.

Etymologies

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From software.

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Old English waru

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Examples

  • Coinage: software, the opposite of “hard” with the combining form -ware.

    No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

  • Coinage: software, the opposite of “hard” with the combining form -ware.

    No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

  • Coinage: software, the opposite of “hard” with the combining form -ware.

    No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

  • Coinage: software, the opposite of “hard” with the combining form -ware.

    No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

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