keypad

English
A 16-button alphanumeric keypad

Etymology

From key +‎ pad.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkiːpæd/

Noun

keypad (plural keypads)

  1. A small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.
    Hypernym: pad
    Many laptop computers have special function keys which turn part of the alphabetical keyboard into a numeric keypad.

Usage notes
  • A keypad generally has fewer keys than a keyboard, laid out in a more or less square grid.

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