TV
|T-V|
A1
/ˌtiːˈviː/
visual broadcast
Etymology
Etymology Information
'TV' originates from the abbreviation of 'television', which comes from the Greek word 'tele' meaning 'far' and the Latin word 'visio' meaning 'sight'.
Historical Evolution
'Television' was shortened to 'TV' in the mid-20th century as a colloquial term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'television' referred to the technology of transmitting visual images, but 'TV' has come to represent both the device and the medium.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device that receives television signals and reproduces them on a screen.
I watched the news on TV last night.
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Noun 2
the medium of television as a form of entertainment or information.
TV has changed the way we consume media.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35