uni-directional
|u-ni-di-rec-tion-al|
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/ˌjuːni.dɪˈrek.ʃən.əl/
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/ˌjuːnɪ.dɪˈrek.ʃən.əl/
one-way movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uni-directional' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'uni-' meaning 'one' and 'directional' from 'direction' meaning 'a course along which someone or something moves.'
Historical Evolution
'uni-directional' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'uni-' with the English word 'directional,' which evolved from the Middle English 'direccioun.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'moving in one direction,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moving or operating in a single direction.
The new antenna is uni-directional, focusing its signal in one direction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45