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wetware.

The human brain or mind, likened to a computer part.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The human brain or mind, likened to a computer part.

    humorous · slang · uncountable
  2. The human brain or mind, likened to a computer part. Organic or biological matter in general.

    humorous · slang · uncommon · uncountable
  3. The underlying generative code for an organism, as found in the genetic material, in the biochemistry of the cells, or in the architecture of the body’s tissues.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *wed- Proto-Germanic *wētaz Proto-West Germanic *wāt Old English wǣt Middle English wet English wet Proto-Indo-European *sem- Proto-Germanic *samþuz /*samftuz Proto-Indo-European *-yos Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Germanic *-jaz Proto-West Germanic *-ī Proto-West Germanic *samft(ī) Old English sōfte Middle English softe English soft Proto-Germanic *warō Proto-West Germanic *waru Old English waru Middle English ware English -ware English softwarebf. English -ware English wetware From wet + -ware (suffix denoting a type of software).

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