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Added 10 October 2026

applet

noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about applet at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A Java application; an application program that uses the client's web browser to provide a user interface.

Origin

From app + -let, but perhaps also influenced by Apple (the term originated in AppleScript).

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