supercomputer
UK: ˌsuːpəkəmˈpjuːtə | US: ˌsuːpərkəmˈpjuːtər
n. an extremely powerful computer capable of processing massive amounts of data at high speeds, typically used for complex scientific or engineering tasks.
The word "supercomputer" combines the Latin-derived prefix "super-" (meaning "above" or "beyond") with "computer," which originates from the Latin "computare" (to calculate). The term emerged in the mid-20th century to describe machines surpassing conventional computers in performance. The prefix emphasizes exceptional capability, reflecting the device's role in solving problems beyond ordinary computational limits.
Scientists use a supercomputer to simulate climate change scenarios.
The new supercomputer can perform quadrillions of calculations per second.
Supercomputers are essential for advanced research in quantum physics.
Governments invest heavily in supercomputers for national security applications.
This supercomputer ranks among the top five fastest in the world.