continuously variable transmission

con·tin·u·ous var·i·a·ble trans·mis·sion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-tin-yoo-uh s vair-ee-uh-buh l trans-mish-uh n, tranz-]
- /kənˈtɪn yu əs ˈvɛər i ə bəl trænsˈmɪʃ ən, trænz-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-tin-yoo-uh s vair-ee-uh-buh l trans-mish-uh n, tranz-]
- /kənˈtɪn yu əs ˈvɛər i ə bəl trænsˈmɪʃ ən, trænz-/

Definitions of continuously variable transmission words

noun continuously variable transmission a transmission, typically using rubber belts and pulleys, in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the drive shaft and driven shaft of a vehicle, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios. Abbreviation: CVT. 1
noun continuously variable transmission (automotive) Any of several forms of transmission, without specific gears, in which the gear ratio may be changed without any noticeable steps. 0

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