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Pronunciation: /tranzˈmɪt, trɑːnz-, -ns-/

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Definition of transmit

verb (transmits, transmitting, transmitted)

[with object]

1cause (something) to pass on from one person or place to another:knowledge is transmitted from teacher to pupil (as adjective transmitted)sexually transmitted diseases
communicate or be a medium for (an idea or emotion):the theatrical gift of being able to transmit emotion

2broadcast or send out (an electrical signal or a radio or television programme):the programme was transmitted on 7 October

3allow (heat, light, sound, electricity, or other energy) to pass through a medium:the three bones transmit sound waves to the inner ear

Derivatives

transmissibility
transmissible
transmissive
transmittable
transmittal

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin transmittere, from trans- 'across' + mittere 'send'

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If a verb ends with a single vowel plus a consonant, and the stress is at the end of the word (as in refer), double the last letter when adding endings which begin with a vowel: (transmits, transmitting, transmitted).

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transmit

verb (transmits, transmitting, transmitted)

Derivatives

transmissibility

transmissible

transmissive

transmittable

transmittal

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