antenna

Meanings

• noun

  A transmitting or receiving device for radio waves or infrared radiation.

  - "The satellite dish on the roof is a large antenna."
  - "The antenna on the car picks up FM radio signals."

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Pronunciation

1. /ænˈtɛn.ə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

aerial , feeler

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antenna
stereo , penna , gonna

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Variants

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antenna , antennae , antennal , antennas , community antenna television , community antenna televisions , whip antenna

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'antennarius' meaning 'having antennae'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest antenna in the world is the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, which measures 1,000 feet in diameter.

2. Antennas were first used for wireless communication in the late 1800s.

3. Antennas come in various shapes and sizes, including dipole, Yagi-Uda, and parabolic dish antennas.

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Related Concepts

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1. Radio waves: Electromagnetic waves that can be transmitted through space and received by antennas.

2. Transmitter: A device that converts information into signals and transmits them over a communication channel.

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Culture

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Antennas have played a significant role in various forms of culture, from the use of radio antennas for broadcasting and receiving messages during wartime to the iconic rabbit ears antennas used for early television reception. In literature, antennas have been used as symbols of communication and connection.

How to Memorize "antenna"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a satellite dish or a television antenna to memorize the word 'antenna'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'antenna' with the idea of communication or reception.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Antennas Are Terrific For Receiving Signals' to remember the word 'antenna'.

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