RADIO
radio
(adjective) indicating radiation or radioactivity; “radiochemistry”
radio, wireless
(noun) a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
radio, radiocommunication, wireless
(noun) medium for communication
radio
(verb) transmit messages via radio waves; “he radioed for help”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
radio (countable and uncountable, plural radios)
(uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
(countable) On-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media.
(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.
(Internet, uncountable) The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.
Synonyms
• (device to capture radio signal): tuner, wireless, receiver
Verb
radio (third-person singular simple present radios, present participle radioing, simple past and past participle radioed)
(ambitransitive) To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).
(transitive) To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.
Anagrams
• aroid, doira
Source: Wiktionary
Ra"di*o-.
Definition: A combining form indicating connection with, or relation to, a
radius or ray; specifically (Anat.), with the radius of the forearm;
as, radio-ulnar, radiomuscular, radiocarpal.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition