transmitted
trænzˈmɪtɪd
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Definition of transmitted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
general transfersent from one place or person to another
  • The message was transmitted instantly.
conveyed forwarded
2.
signalTECH.sent out as a signal or broadcastTECH.
  • The transmitted signal reached all the radios in the area.
broadcast emitted relayed
3.
biologyTECH.handed down through heredityTECH.
  • The transmitted trait was evident in all family members.
genetic hereditary inherited
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Expressions with transmitted

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shared through rumors or gossip
The information was transmitted through the grapevine, so its accuracy is questionable.
illness spread through sexual contact
Many sexually transmitted diseases can be prevented with proper precautions..
infection spread through sexual contact, may lack symptoms
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection.
light that passes through a material or specimen instead of reflecting
The microscope image was formed using transmitted light from the lamp below.
spread from one person to another by sexual contact
HIV is a sexually-transmitted virus.

Origin of transmitted

Latin, trans (across) + mittere (send)

Terms with transmitted included in their meaning

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sentadj.
communication
dispatched or transmitted from one place to another
transmit
be transmitted from one place to another
transmitted message
message or information sent via radio waves
media transmission
transmitted by radio or television
mechanics
position in machinery where no power is transmitted
human transmission
influenza virus transmitted from birds to humans
technology
radio service transmitted via the internet
broadcasting
not currently being broadcast or transmitted

Examples of transmitted in a sentence

  • We examined the transmitted signal for interference.
  • The transmitted message was clear and concise.
  • Transmitted data can be vulnerable to interception.
  • The transmitted gene caused a rare condition.
  • His transmitted features were unmistakably from his father.

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  1. French:transmis, héréditaire, ...
  2. German:übertragen, ausgestrahlt, ...
  3. Italian:trasmesso, diffuso, ...
  4. Spanish:transmitido, emitido, ...
  5. Portuguese:transmitido, emitido, ...
  6. Chinese:已传送的, 传输的, ...
  7. Japanese:送信された, 放送された, ...
  8. Arabic:مَنْقُول, مَبْعُوث, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשׁוּדָּר, מְשַׁדֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:переданный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переданий, спадковий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेषित, प्रसारित, ...
transmit
trænsˈmɪt
transmitting

Definition of transmit - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
send informationsend or convey from one person or place to another
  • The radio station will transmit the signal at noon..
convey dispatch
2.
illness spreadspread or pass on a disease or condition
  • Mosquitoes can transmit malaria through their bites..
propagate spread
3.
physicsTECH.convey energy or force through a mediumTECH.
  • The cable transmits electricity efficiently.
convey transfer
4.
radio signalbroadcast a radio or television programme
  • The show will be transmitted worldwide.
air relay
5.
inheritanceRareimpart or hand down by inheritanceRare
  • The family tradition was transmitted through generations.
bequeath hand over pass down
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Origin of transmit

Latin, trans (across) + mittere (send)

Examples of transmit in a sentence

  • Doctors can now transmit patient records electronically.
  • Flu can easily transmit in crowded places.
  • Doctors warned that the virus could transmit through contact.
  • Fiber optics can transmit data at high speeds.
  • The antenna is designed to transmit radio waves effectively.
  • The concert will be transmitted live on national television.

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  1. French:transmettre, propager, ...
  2. German:übertragen, verbreiten, ...
  3. Italian:inviare, contagiare, ...
  4. Spanish:transmitir, contagiar, ...
  5. Portuguese:transmitir, passar, ...
  6. Chinese:传送, 传播, ...
  7. Japanese:送信する, 伝染させる, ...
  8. Arabic:نَقَلَ, عَدَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁדֵּר, לְהַדְבִּיק, ...
  10. Russian:передавать, распространять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:передавати, поширювати, ...
  12. Hindi:संचारित करना, संक्रमित करना, ...
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