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transmission Synonyms

Another word for transmission

Choosing another word for transmission depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
transfer
Strong
conveyance
transference
spread
dissemination
circulation
Weak
contagion

• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
gearbox
Strong
drivetrain

• noun (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
broadcast
Strong
signal
dispatch
communication

Opposites of transmission

The opposite of transmission shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reception
retention
containment
See all opposites of transmission

• Nearby Words

transman
transmasculine
transmissible
transmission
transmissional
transmit
transmittable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Transmission. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/transmission
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