transmissive

transmissive

A lightbulb is transmissive when it glows brightly.

Definition

Adjective: transmissive describes something that has the quality or ability to transmit or convey something (such as energy, signals, light, or information) from one place, person, or thing to another.

Usage Examples
  • (The glass allows UV light to pass through it easily.)
  • (The antenna must be able to send out signals well.)
  • (Some materials let heat pass through them more readily.)
Advanced Usage

  • "transmissive property": a characteristic of a material that determines how well it transmits a particular form of energy.

    • The transmissive property of the fiber optic cable ensures minimal data loss. (The cable's ability to transmit light signals with little weakening.)

  • "transmissive mode": a state or setting in which transmission is the primary function.

    • The device operates in transmissive mode when sending data. (The device is set to send data rather than receive it.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Transmit (verb): to send or convey something from one place to another.

    • The radio tower transmits signals over a wide area. (It sends signals across a large region.)

  • Transmission (noun): the act or process of transmitting.

    • The transmission of the message was delayed due to bad weather. (The sending of the message was slow.)

  • Transmitter (noun): a device or person that transmits.

    • The transmitter broadcasts the program to listeners. (The device sends out the broadcast.)
Synonyms

  • Conductive: able to transmit heat, electricity, or sound.

    • Copper is a highly conductive metal. (Copper allows electricity to flow through it easily.)

  • Permeable: allowing substances (like liquids or gases) to pass through.

    • The membrane is permeable to water. (Water can pass through the membrane.)

  • Communicative: (of a person) willing to share information; (of a system) able to transmit data.

    • The network is highly communicative between devices. (The network allows devices to exchange data well.)
Related Idioms

  • "Pass the baton": to hand over responsibility or information to another person (figurative transmission).

    • The manager will pass the baton to her successor next week. (She will transfer her duties to the new manager.)

  • "On the same wavelength": to share understanding or communicate effectively.

    • We work well together because we are on the same wavelength. (We understand each other's ideas easily.)