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transmitted
trans-MIH-tihd
Transmitted (adj) means Sent, passed on, or spread, especially in a specific manner. Example: “The transmitted image arrived slightly blurred on the control room screen.”
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Sent, passed on, or spread, especially in a specific manner.
"The transmitted image arrived slightly blurred on the control room screen."
"Sexually transmitted infections require prompt treatment."
"The signal was transmitted clearly across the valley."
How to use transmitted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPassed along or sent, usually describing a signal, disease, or piece of information.
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sent
conveyed
relayed
broadcast
disseminated
spread
genetic
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What does “transmitted” mean?
The word “transmitted” means sent, passed on, or spread, especially in a specific manner. In plain terms, passed along or sent, usually describing a signal, disease, or piece of information.
How do you pronounce “transmitted”?
“Transmitted” is pronounced trans-MIH-tihd (/tɹænsˈmɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “transmitted” in a sentence?
Here is “transmitted” used in a sentence: “The signal was transmitted clearly across the valley.”
What part of speech is “transmitted”?
“Transmitted” is an adjective.
Is “transmitted” a common word?
“Transmitted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "transmitted" and "transferred"?
"Transmitted" usually means sent, passed on, or spread across a distance or through a medium, as with signals, diseases, or broadcasts. "Transferred" more often means moved from one place, person, or account to another, stressing a change of location or ownership rather than spreading.
What things are commonly described as being "transmitted"?
Signals, data, diseases, information, and radio or television broadcasts are all commonly said to be "transmitted." The word emphasizes that something has been sent or passed on, often through a channel or medium.
Can "transmitted" be used as an adjective?
Yes. "Transmitted" works both as the past tense of the verb "transmit," as in "the signal was transmitted," and as an adjective describing something passed on, as in "a transmitted disease." In both uses it refers to something sent or spread.
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