verb
Marconi
mah-KOH-nee
Marconi (verb) means to send a message by radio. Example: “The operator marconied the coordinates back to base.”
verb
1
To send a message by radio.
"The operator marconied the coordinates back to base."
"They marconied a warning to nearby ships."
noun
1
A message sent by radio; a marconigram.
"A marconi arrived confirming the ship's safe arrival."
How to use Marconi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed, mostly in older writing, as a verb or noun for sending/receiving a message by radio, after the inventor of radio.
Common mistake
Rare outside historical or nautical contexts today — most modern writing just says "radioed" instead.
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Word forms
- Plural
- marconis
- Third person singular
- marconis
- Past tense
- marconied
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Etymology
From the surname of Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian inventor credited with pioneering long-distance radio transmission.
Rhymes for Marconi
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What does “Marconi” mean?
The word “Marconi” means to send a message by radio. In plain terms, used, mostly in older writing, as a verb or noun for sending/receiving a message by radio, after the inventor of radio.
How do you pronounce “Marconi”?
“Marconi” is pronounced mah-KOH-nee (/mɑɹˈkoʊ.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marconi” in a sentence?
Here is “Marconi” used in a sentence: “The operator marconied the coordinates back to base.”
What part of speech is “Marconi”?
Depending on how it is used, “Marconi” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “Marconi” come from?
The word “Marconi” comes from Italian. From the surname of Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian inventor credited with pioneering long-distance radio transmission.
How many meanings does “Marconi” have?
“Marconi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to send a message by radio.
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