wireless communications — The transmission of information between devices without the use of wires or cables, typically using radio waves, infrared, or other electromagnetic signals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The transmission of information between devices without the use of wires or cables, typically using radio waves, infrared, or other electromagnetic signals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwaɪərləs kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still thinks wireless communications work by magic, so I told her it's just very tiny invisible wires floating in the air.
- The conference focused on the future of wireless communications in smart cities.
- Thanks to wireless communications, I can now ignore phone calls from anywhere in the world!
wireless communications
NOUN[/ˈwaɪərləs kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
The transmission of information between devices without the use of wires or cables, typically using radio waves, infrared, or other electromagnetic signals
Hikers on a remote peak stay connected through wireless communications with base camp.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Wireless originated in 1894 during Guglielmo Marconi's era of wireless telegraphy, combining the English word 'wire' (electrical conductor) with the suffix '-less' (without). Communications derives from Latin 'communicare' (to share or impart), referring to the act of exchanging information between parties.
Breakdown
wire (electrical conductor) + -less (without) + communicate (from Latin communicare, to share) + -tion (noun-forming suffix) + -s (plural marker).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother still thinks wireless communications work by magic, so I told her it's just very tiny invisible wires floating in the air.”
“The conference focused on the future of wireless communications in smart cities.”
“Thanks to wireless communications, I can now ignore phone calls from anywhere in the world!”
“Researchers are working on improving wireless communications for deep space exploration.”
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