kext
English
Etymology
Short for kernel extension.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kɛkst/
- Rhymes: -ɛkst
Noun
kext (plural kexts)
- (computing) A loadable extension to the kernel of the macOS operating system.
- 2020, Drew Smith, Apple macOS and iOS System Administration (page 76)
- Starting with macOS High Sierra, Apple introduced a new security feature that requires users to approve kexts the first time they need to load.
- 2020, Drew Smith, Apple macOS and iOS System Administration (page 76)