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antenna-equipped

|an-ten-na-e-quip-ped|

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/ænˈtɛnə ɪˈkwɪpt/

fitted with an antenna

Etymology
Etymology Information

'antenna-equipped' originates from the combination of 'antenna' and 'equipped', where 'antenna' refers to a device for receiving or transmitting signals, and 'equipped' means provided with necessary items.

Historical Evolution

'antenna' comes from the Latin word 'antenna', meaning 'sail yard', and 'equipped' comes from the Old French 'equiper', meaning 'to fit out'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'antenna' referred to a 'sail yard', but over time it evolved to mean a device for signal transmission, while 'equipped' has maintained its meaning of being provided with necessary items.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

fitted or provided with an antenna.

The vehicle is antenna-equipped for better communication.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/26 18:29