dotfile

English

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) A file or directory whose name begins with a dot (period or full stop), typically hidden from view and sometimes used to store configuration settings.

Etymology

Compound from English dot (a point) + English file (computer file, an aggregation of data, cutting and smoothing tool).

Origin

English

file

Gloss

computer file, an aggregation of data, cutting and smoothing tool

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