broadcasted
|broad-cast-ed|
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/ˈbrɔːdˌkæstɪd/
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/ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːstɪd/
(broadcast)
transmitting media
Etymology
Etymology Information
'broadcast' originates from the agricultural term 'broad' meaning 'wide' and 'cast' meaning 'to throw'.
Historical Evolution
'broadcast' changed from the agricultural practice of scattering seeds widely to its modern usage in media.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scatter seeds widely', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to transmit information widely'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'broadcast'.
The news was broadcasted live.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40