English word radio comes from Proto-Indo-European *wréh₂ds (Root.), English radio-, English telegraphy
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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*wréh₂ds | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | Root. |
radio- | English (en) | (anatomy) radius (bone). (geometry) radius. Radiation. Radio (broadcasting). |
telegraphy | English (en) | Communication at a distance by means of the telegraph, either over wires or by wireless telegraphy, usually using Morse code. The apparatus and techniques used in such a system. |
*wrād-ī- | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
radicem | Latin (lat) | |
radius | Latin (lat) | Ray (of light). Spoke (of a wheel). Staff, rod. |
radiotelegraphy | English (en) | The process and techniques of sending telegrams using radio waves rather than wires. |
radio | English (en) | (Internet, uncountable) The continuous broadcasting of sound recordings via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.. (countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.. (countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.. (countable) On-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as [...] |