The word "transputer" refers to a microprocessor designed specifically for parallel processing. It was invented by Inmos, a British semiconductor company in the 1980s. Today, the transputer is rarely used, and the term has been replaced by other synonyms in the field of parallel computing. Some of the synonyms include multi-core processor, multi-processor system, parallel processing unit, and parallel computing platform. These terms refer to hardware or software systems that enable parallel processing in order to achieve high-performance computing. While the term "transputer" may be outdated, the concept of parallel computing remains relevant in today's technological landscape.