antenna-form
|an-ten-na-form|
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/ænˈtɛnə fɔrm/
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/ænˈtɛnə fɔːm/
antenna-like shape
Etymology
Etymology Information
'antenna-form' originates from the combination of 'antenna,' which comes from Latin 'antenna,' meaning 'sail yard,' and 'form,' from Latin 'forma,' meaning 'shape or appearance.'
Historical Evolution
'Antenna' was adopted into English from Latin, while 'form' has been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'antenna' referred to a 'sail yard,' but it evolved to mean 'aerial' in modern usage, while 'form' has consistently meant 'shape or appearance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a structure or shape resembling an antenna, often used in design or architecture.
The building's roof had an antenna-form design.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/17 01:25