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Definition of transmission

transmission

/tɹænzˈmɪʃ.ən/
trans · mis · sion
Plural:transmissions
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Adjective:transmissional
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• noun

1

The action or process of passing, sending, or conveying something from one person, place, or thing to another, such as electrical signals, heat, knowledge, or an infectious disease.

Example

"Washing hands regularly is one of the most effective ways to prevent the transmission of respiratory viruses."

2

The mechanism or assembly of gears and shafts by which rotational power is transmitted from the engine to the axle and wheels in a motor vehicle.

Example

"She prefers driving a car with a manual transmission on winding mountain roads."

3

A program, signal, or message broadcast over radio, television, satellite, or another electronic communications system.

Example

"The control tower received a faint radio transmission from the research vessel."

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• Nearby Words

transman
transmasculine
transmissible
transmission
transmissional
transmit
transmittable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin transmissio ('a sending across or passage'), from the verb transmittere, combining trans- ('across') and mittere ('to send').

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