vaporware
English
/ˈveɪ.pə.wɛə(ɹ)/, /ˈveɪpɚwɛɹ/
noun
Definitions
- (computing) An advertised product, often computer software, whose launch has not happened yet and might not ever happen.
Etymology
Affix from English vapor.
Origin
English
vapor
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- vapor English
- vapor trail English
- vaporability English
- vaporable English
- vaporescent English
- vaporiferous English
- vaporific English
- vaporiform English
- vaporimeter English
- vaporisation English
- vaporise English
- vaporium English
- vaporization English
- vaporize English
- vaporlike English
- vaporsome English
- vaporwave English
- vapory English
- vapour Middle English