transmitter
|trans-mit-ter|
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/trænzˈmɪtər/
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/trænzˈmɪtə/
(transmit)
send across
Etymology
Etymology Information
'transmitter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transmittere,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'transmittere' transformed into the French word 'transmettre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transmit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send across,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device that sends signals.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device that sends out radio or television signals.
The radio station upgraded its transmitter to improve signal quality.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35