transmitter
UK: trænzˈmɪtə | US: trænzˈmɪtər
n. a device or system that sends out signals, messages, or data
n. a person or thing that transmits something
n. (biology) a substance or structure that conveys impulses or information
The word "transmitter" originates from Latin roots. The prefix "trans-" means "across" or "beyond," and the root "mit" comes from the Latin "mittere," meaning "to send." The suffix "-er" denotes an agent or device that performs the action. Combined, "transmitter" literally means "something that sends across," reflecting its function in communication, technology, and biology. The word evolved through Middle French ("transmettre") before entering English in the 17th century, initially referring to general transmission and later specializing in technical contexts.
The radio transmitter broadcasts signals over long distances.
Mosquitoes are common transmitters of diseases like malaria.
The neural transmitter facilitates communication between brain cells.
She adjusted the transmitter to improve the Wi-Fi signal.
The satellite transmitter relayed data back to Earth.