radiative
|ra-di-a-tive|
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/ˈreɪ.di.eɪ.tɪv/
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/ˈreɪ.di.ə.tɪv/
emission of radiation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'radiative' originates from the Latin word 'radiatus,' which means 'to emit rays.'
Historical Evolution
'radiatus' transformed into the French word 'radiatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'radiative.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to emit rays,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to radiation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the emission of radiation.
The radiative properties of the material were studied.
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