Word: typeahead
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ty
pea
head
Definition: A feature of computer software (and some typewriters) that enables the user to continue typing regardless of program or computer operation, the keystrokes being queued as necessary when the system is busy.
Morphemes:
Affix: type
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To enter text or commands into a computer using a keyboard.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τύπος
Language: grc
Decoded: tupos
Meaning: mark, impression, type
Affix: a-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: At such a time.
Affix: head
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The part of a disk drive responsible for reading and writing data.