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Definition of television

television

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/
tel · e · vi · sion
Plural:televisions
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television Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The electronic system or medium used for transmitting moving images and sound over a distance.

Example

"The invention of television revolutionized global communication, entertainment, and news broadcasting."

2

A device equipped with a screen and speakers for receiving and displaying broadcast signals.

Example

"They bought a new flat-screen television for the family living room."

3

The programs, films, or general content broadcast via the television medium.

Example

"We spent the entire rainy weekend watching television instead of going outside."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for television

• Nearby Words

televangelist
televiewer
televise
television
televisual
telework
teleworker

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1900 by the Russian scientist Constantin Perskyi, it is a hybrid word derived from the Ancient Greek 'têle' (far) and the Latin 'visio' (sight).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Television. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/television
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