Definition of Software 1. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory Noun Synonyms for word "software" Semanticaly linked words with "software" Hyponims for word "software" Lexical Analysis for "software" hardware (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system has derived form soft etymology সফটওয়্যার [Bengali] etymology -ware etymology malware etymology nonsoftware etymology softlifting etymology softmodem etymology softography etymology softwareless etymology telesoftware etymology softa [Finnish] etymology softuér etymological origin of -ware etymologically related adware etymologically related bloatware etymologically related crippleware etymologically related demoware etymologically related donationware etymologically related firmware etymologically related freeware etymologically related hardware etymologically related nagware etymological origin of soft etymologically related trialware is derived from application software is derived from kitchen table software is derived from object-oriented software is derived from software assurance is derived from software cracking is derived from software design is derived from software engineering is derived from software state is derived from software tests is derived from system software