amplidyne
|am-pli-dyne|
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/ˈæmplɪˌdaɪn/
rotary amplifier
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amplidyne' originates from the combination of 'ampli-' meaning 'amplify' and '-dyne' from the Greek 'dynamis' meaning 'power'.
Historical Evolution
'amplidyne' was coined in the early 20th century to describe a new type of electrical amplifier.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to a rotary amplifier, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/23 21:21