antenna-fitted
|an-ten-na-fit-ted|
B2
/ænˈtɛnə ˈfɪtɪd/
Equipped with an antenna
Etymology
Etymology Information
'antenna-fitted' originates from the combination of 'antenna' and 'fitted', where 'antenna' refers to a device for receiving or transmitting signals, and 'fitted' means equipped or provided with.
Historical Evolution
'antenna' comes from the Latin word 'antenna', meaning 'sail yard', and 'fitted' is derived from the Old English 'fittian', meaning 'to fit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'antenna' referred to a 'sail yard', but over time it evolved to mean a device for signal reception, while 'fitted' has maintained its meaning of being equipped.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
equipped with an antenna.
The new model is antenna-fitted for better reception.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 14:01
