electric typewriter
Definition
Noun: A typewriter that uses an electric motor to power its typing mechanism and carriage movement, as opposed to being manually operated.
Usage
The term "electric typewriter" specifically refers to the machine itself. It is used to distinguish this type of office equipment from earlier manual models and later electronic or digital word processors. * The office upgraded from manual to electric typewriters in the 1970s. * She found an old electric typewriter in the attic.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The phrase is often used in historical or technological discussions to mark a specific era in office automation and writing technology, preceding the widespread adoption of personal computers.
Variants and Related Words
- Typewriter (n): The general category of machines for writing characters similar to print. An electric typewriter is a subtype.
- Manual typewriter (n): A typewriter operated solely by the force of the typist's keystrokes.
- Electronic typewriter (n): A later development featuring a digital memory, a small display, and more advanced correction features, but still primarily dedicated to typing.
Synonyms
- Powered typewriter (less common)
Antonyms
- Manual typewriter
Noun
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a typewriter powered by an electric motor
