coprocessor

See also: co-processor

English

Etymology

co- +‎ processor

Noun

coprocessor (plural coprocessors)

(computer hardware) An additional microprocessor used to supplement the functionality of the central processing unit, performing tasks such as floating-point arithmetic (floating-point unit) or graphics calculations (graphics processing unit).

Translations

an additional microprocessor

Czech: koprocesor m
Finnish: apusuoritin

French: coprocesseur (fr) m
German: Koprozessor m, Coprozessor m

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