transmission — the action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænzˈmɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My car's transmission broke down right before my first date, so I had to take the bus and pretend it was an eco-friendly choice.
- The transmission of the football game was interrupted by breaking news about a cat stuck in a tree.
- Scientists are studying the transmission of misinformation through social media platforms.
transmission
NOUN[/trænzˈmɪʃən/]
the action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted
The old radio tower crackles as it sends the emergency transmission across the valley.
Permission granted for the mission - transmission saves lives!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin transmittere, meaning 'to send across' or 'to convey over'. The word developed from the concept of transferring information, power, or objects from one place to another, as if sending a message across a river or distance.
Breakdown
trans- (across, over) + mittere (to send, dispatch) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action or process). The prefix 'trans-' denotes movement across, while 'mittere' is the Latin verb meaning 'to send'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My car's transmission broke down right before my first date, so I had to take the bus and pretend it was an eco-friendly choice.”
“The transmission of the football game was interrupted by breaking news about a cat stuck in a tree.”
“Scientists are studying the transmission of misinformation through social media platforms.”
“The wireless transmission technology has revolutionized how we communicate globally.”
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