space-dependent
|space-de-pen-dent|
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/speɪs-dɪˈpɛndənt/
reliant on spatial factors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'space-dependent' originates from the combination of 'space' and 'dependent', where 'space' refers to a physical area and 'dependent' means relying on something else.
Historical Evolution
'space' and 'dependent' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, but the compound 'space-dependent' is a modern term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dependent' meant 'relying on', and 'space' referred to a physical area. The compound term 'space-dependent' has retained this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or determined by the spatial arrangement or position of something.
The signal strength is space-dependent, varying with location.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42