kext

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English

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Loadable kernel module

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.

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