satellite — an artificial object placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an artificial object placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsætəlaɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa still thinks satellites are just fancy flying TVs that occasionally fall down.
- The GPS satellite helped me find my way, but it couldn't help me find my keys.
- Scientists use satellites to monitor climate change around the world.
satellite
NOUN[/ˈsætəlaɪt/]
an artificial object placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication
Artificial satellite orbiting Earth
The satellite helped ships navigate across the ocean. (SATELLITE = ORBITING HELPER → an object that circles a planet and helps with communication or observation)
The satellite provided insight and helped people around the world stay connected.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'satelles', meaning 'attendant, bodyguard, or follower'. It entered English in the 16th century and was metaphorically applied to celestial bodies orbiting planets, then expanded in the 20th century to denote artificial satellites launched into space.
Breakdown
satelles (Latin: attendant, follower) + -ite (suffix denoting state or condition). The suffix -ite was added to create an English noun form describing an object that 'follows' or orbits another body.
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📝Examples
“My grandpa still thinks satellites are just fancy flying TVs that occasionally fall down.”
“The GPS satellite helped me find my way, but it couldn't help me find my keys.”
“Scientists use satellites to monitor climate change around the world.”
“The satellite internet connection works great until a cloud passes by.”
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