Tablet
/ˈtæblɪt/noun
A flat piece of material used for writing or inscribing.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, tablets were often inscribed with spells and rituals, believed to hold powerful knowledge and connections to the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dābʰ-
“To place, put, or set down.”
Latin
Latin
tabula
“A flat board or plank, often used for drawing or writing.”
Old French
Old French
tablete
“A small board or tablet, particularly for writing.”
Middle English
Middle English
tablet
“A small flat piece of material for writing, derived from Old French.”
Modern English
English
tablet
“A flat or oblong piece of material for writing, now also referring to electronic devices.”