antenna
|an-ten-na|
B2
/ænˈtɛnə/
receiver or sensory appendage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'antenna' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'antenna,' where it referred to a sail yard.
Historical Evolution
'antenna' changed from the Latin word 'antenna' and eventually became the modern English word 'antenna'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sail yard,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'aerial or sensory appendage'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a metallic apparatus used for receiving or transmitting radio waves.
The radio antenna was damaged in the storm.
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Noun 2
a pair of long, thin sensory appendages on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods.
The butterfly's antennae help it sense its environment.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 04:51