television
UK: ˈtel.ɪ.vɪʒ.ən | US: ˈtel.ə.vɪʒ.ən
n. a system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, primarily used to broadcast programs for entertainment, news, or education.
n. the content or industry associated with such broadcasts.
television = tele<far, distant> + vision<sight>
- tele: From Greek tēle-, meaning "far" or "distant." Used in modern terms to denote communication over distance (e.g., telephone, telegraph).
- vision: From Latin visio, meaning "sight" or "act of seeing." Retains its core meaning in modern English.
Etymology Origin:
Coined in the early 20th century, "television" combines Greek tele- (far) and Latin vision (sight) to describe the technology of transmitting visual signals over distances. The word reflects the merging of classical roots to name a groundbreaking invention, emphasizing its function of "seeing at a distance."
She turned on the television to watch the evening news.
Modern television offers high-definition picture quality.
He works in television production as a camera operator.
Streaming services are changing how people consume television.
The invention of television revolutionized global communication.