televised
UK: ˈtel.ɪ.vaɪzd | US: ˈtel.ə.vaɪzd
adj. broadcast or transmitted by television
v. (past tense of televise) to broadcast something by television
televised = tele<far, distant> + vis<see> + ed<past tense suffix>
- tele: From Greek tēle-, meaning "far" or "distant." Used in modern terms related to communication over distance (e.g., telephone, telegraph).
- vis: From Latin videre, meaning "to see." Retained in words like vision, visual, and video.
- ed: A common English suffix indicating past tense or past participle form.
Etymology Origin:
The word televised combines tele- (distance) and -vis (seeing), reflecting the technology of transmitting visual content over long distances. The suffix -ed marks it as the past tense or adjectival form. The term emerged in the early 20th century alongside the development of television technology, blending Greek and Latin roots to describe a modern innovation.
The concert was televised live to millions of viewers.
She watched the televised debate last night.
The event will be televised on national networks.
Few people remember the first televised broadcast.
The awards ceremony was televised in over 50 countries.