transmission
UK: trænzˈmɪʃən | US: trænzˈmɪʃən
n. the act or process of transmitting something (e.g., data, disease, signals)
n. a mechanism that transmits power from an engine to a moving part (e.g., in vehicles)
n. the broadcasting of radio or television signals
The word "transmission" originates from Latin transmissio, derived from transmittere ("to send across"). The morpheme trans- (across) combines with -miss- (send), reflecting the core idea of conveying something from one place to another. The suffix -ion nominalizes the action. Historically, it first described physical transfer (e.g., messages), later expanding to mechanical and electromagnetic contexts.
The transmission of COVID-19 primarily occurs through respiratory droplets.
The car’s automatic transmission ensures smooth gear shifts.
Radio stations rely on satellite transmission for nationwide broadcasts.
Fiber optics improved data transmission speeds dramatically.
The museum displayed ancient tools used for the transmission of written knowledge.