radio waves

ra·di·o Waves

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey-dee-oh weyvz]
- /ˈreɪ diˌoʊ weɪvz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey-dee-oh weyvz]
- /ˈreɪ diˌoʊ weɪvz/

Definition of radio waves words

noun radio waves an electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between 1 millimeter and 30,000 meters, or a frequency between 10 kilohertz and 300,000 megahertz. 1

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Origin of radio waves

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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Parts of speech for Radio waves

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

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radio waves popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for radio waves

noun radio waves

airwaves — The airwaves is used to refer to the activity of broadcasting on radio and television. For example, if someone says something over the airwaves, they say it on the radio or television.
frequencies — Plural form of frequency.

All 2 Synonyms of radio waves