regularly-transmitted
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/ˈrɛɡjələrli-trænzˈmɪtɪd/
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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli-trænzˈmɪtɪd/
(transmit)
send across
Etymology
Etymology Information
'transmit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transmittere,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'transmittere' transformed into the French word 'transmettre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transmit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send across,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to pass on or convey.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is consistently or habitually passed on or conveyed.
The virus is regularly-transmitted through close contact.
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Last updated: 2025/06/22 22:16