coprocessor

noun

Meaning

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).

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Related words

math(English)co-processor(English)copro(English)subprocessor(English)central processing unit(English)processor(English)floating-point unit(English)graphics processing unit(English)

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