DEMO MODE
\dˈɛmə͡ʊ mˈə͡ʊd], \dˈɛməʊ mˈəʊd], \d_ˈɛ_m_əʊ m_ˈəʊ_d]\
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(Sun) 1. The state of being heads down in order to finishcode in time for a demo, usually due yesterday.2. (Or "attract mode") A mode in which video games sitby themselves running through a portion of the game. Someserious apps have a demo mode they use as a screen saver, ormay go through a demo mode on startup (for example, theMicrosoft Windows opening screen - which lets you impressyour neighbors without actually having to put up withMicrosloth Windows).
By Denis Howe
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.