tablet
/ˈtæblət/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: tablets · tableting · tabletting · tableted
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription.
Noun
Examples
Also mentioned is the Rev. T. Stock, who has a tablet in St John's church [Gloucester] and "who with Raikes established the four original Sunday schools in this parish ... in 1780. From this small beginning sprung that gratuitous system of Christian instruction which has covered the face of England
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A short scripture written by the founders of the Baháʼí Faith.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To form (a drug, etc.) into tablets.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tablet” mean?
A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription.
Is “tablet” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.