broadband
|broad/band|
B2
/ˈbrɔːdˌbænd/
wide-range data transmission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'broadband' originates from the combination of 'broad' and 'band', where 'broad' meant 'wide' and 'band' referred to a range of frequencies.
Historical Evolution
'broadband' was coined in the 20th century to describe wide-bandwidth data transmission.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any wide-bandwidth data transmission, but now it commonly refers to high-speed internet access.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45