softkey

or soft key

[ sawft-kee, soft- ]

/ ˈsɔftˌki, ˈsɒft- /

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noun Computers.

any key on a keyboard, as a function key, that can be programmed.

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Origin of softkey

soft + key¹

Words nearby softkey

softie, soft in the head, soft iron, softish, soft job, softkey, soft-land, soft landing, soft launch, soft lens, soft line