transmitted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.sent a signal or information using radio, television, or a computer.
v.sent an electronic signal, broadcast, or data packet via a communication medium.
Simple“The live images were transmitted from the space station to Earth in seconds.”
In context“The encrypted data was transmitted across a secure satellite link to ensure that the sensitive coordinates remained confidential during the operation.”
UsageOften used in the passive voice when describing the signal itself.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.passed a virus or illness from one person or animal to another.
v.passed a pathogen or medical condition from one host to another.
Simple“The flu is often transmitted through the air when people cough.”
In context“Epidemiologists discovered that the virus was transmitted primarily through contaminated water sources rather than through direct physical contact between residents.”
UsageCommonly used with the preposition 'to'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
v.passed ideas, beliefs, or knowledge to other people.
v.communicated or handed down information, cultural traditions, or values to others.
Simple“These ancient stories were transmitted by word of mouth for centuries.”
In context“Cultural values are often transmitted from one generation to the next through subtle social cues and shared family rituals.”
UsageFrequently used in sociological or historical contexts.
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
adj.describes something that has already been sent or passed along.
adj.functioning as a participial adjective to describe an entity that has undergone transmission.
Simple“The transmitted signal was too weak to be heard clearly.”
In context“The researchers measured the intensity of the transmitted light to determine the density of the liquid sample.”
UsageUsually appears before the noun it modifies.
Synonyms
“Some of the energy gets converted into what are called Rayleigh waves, where the energy is transmitted as a wave that moves along the Earth’s surface.”
“A variety of different details were transmitted, including mental health incidents, medication details, and the name of a patient trying to take their own life.”