What does PSION mean?

Heres your request: Psion 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

A small, hand-held computer that uses a pen or stylus for input, rather than a keyboard.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈsaɪ.ɑn/

UK: /ˈsiː.ən/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "psion" was coined by the British technology company Psion in the 1980s to describe their line of personal digital assistants (PDAs). The term is a portmanteau of "psi" (meaning "mind" or "mental") and "on" (indicating a switch or control). Psion PDAs were popular in the 1990s, but the company eventually shifted its focus to other technologies.

5. Synonyms:

Hand-held computer, PDA, personal digital assistant

6. Related Words:

Aside, basin, bison, icon, lion, poison, pylon, scion, union

7. Example Sentences:

• He pulled out his psion and began taking notes with the stylus.
• The psion was a popular device for businesspeople in the 1990s.
• She found a used psion for sale online and decided to buy it.