transmits
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/trænzˈmɪt/
(transmit)
send across
Etymology
'transmit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transmittere,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
'transmit' changed from the Late Latin/Medieval Latin form 'transmiss- / transmittere' into Old French 'transmettre' and entered Middle English as 'transmit' (or variants such as 'transmitten'), eventually becoming the modern English 'transmit.'
Initially, it meant 'to send across' (literally to send from one side to another), but over time it evolved to include sending signals, information, and the passing on of diseases or traits.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to send or convey something (such as data, signals, or messages) from one place or person to another, often by electronic or mechanical means.
The router transmits data to all connected devices.
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Verb 2
to pass a disease, infection, or genetic trait from one person, organism, or generation to another.
The virus transmits easily through respiratory droplets.
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Verb 3
to convey information, ideas, or feelings so that they are received or understood by others.
She transmits cultural traditions to the next generation through storytelling.
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Last updated: 2025/12/18 06:48