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Meaning of transmissive
The primary meaning of the word "transmissive" refers to the quality of being able to transmit or convey something, such as a disease, a signal, or information.
Etymology of transmissive
The word "transmissive" has its roots in the Latin word "transmittere", which means "to send or transmit across"
This Latin word is a combination of "trans" (across) and "mittere" (to send)
The word "transmissive" entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used in various contexts, including science, medicine, and communication
Synonyms
conductive
communicative
infectious
transferable
conveyable
transmittable
spreadable
contagious
receptive
susceptible
impressionable
sensitive
responsive
expressive
effusive
gregarious
outgoing
affable
convivial
genial
cordial
warm
hospitable
open
transparent
radiative
emissive
propagative
diffusive
penetrative
permeative
pervious
porous
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "transmissive" can be defined as:
- + Able to transmit or convey something, such as a disease or a signal
- + Relating to the act of transmitting or conveying something
- + Capable of being transmitted or conveyed
Usage Examples
- The doctor warned that the disease was highly transmissive and could be spread through casual contact
- * The company developed a new transmissive technology that allowed for faster and more efficient data transfer
- * The teacher's enthusiasm was transmissive, and soon the whole class was engaged and excited about the lesson
Antonyms
nontransmissive
nonconductive
noncommunicative
noninfectious
nontransferable
nonconveyable
nontransmittable
nonspreadable
noncontagious
unreceptive
unsusceptible
unresponsive
unexpressive
nonemissive
nonradiative
nonpropagative
nondiffusive
nonpenetrative
nonpermeative
nonpervious
nonporous