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fadeout

fadeout

8.0
A short, gradual loss of a radio signal during interference
  • noun
  • /ˈfeɪdˌaʊt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desvanecimiento
  • The technician diagnosed the recurring fadeout as interference from nearby electrical equipment.

Examples

  • The radio experienced a brief fadeout during the storm.

  • The fadeout was noticeable during the live broadcast.

  • During the storm, the radio experienced several sudden fadeouts that made the broadcast unintelligible.

  • Satellite communication can be interrupted by a fadeout caused by atmospheric conditions.

  • The radio experienced a sudden fadeout due to electrical interference during the live broadcast.

  • We noticed a brief fadeout in the signal while watching the sports game on our TV.

  • The technician explained how a fadeout could affect the clarity of the communication signal.

Synonyms

fading away
vsfadeout
5 3.8

A slow loss of brightness, sound, or strength until almost gone

is a temporary weakening of a transmitted signal due to electrical interference
fading
vsfadeout
1 3.0

A slow loss of strength, color, or sound over time

is about temporary signal reduction rather than general long term weakening
fadeaway
vsfadeout
4.9

A slow decrease in sound or light until it disappears

is specific to transmitted signals and often caused by electrical interference

Antonyms

boost
153 2.7

An increase in amount or success that helps something

How Strong

attenuation
  • Specialized
3 7.9
fadeout
  • Specialized
8.0
loss
247 1.3
failure
  • Specialized
396 3.3

Surface Forms

fadeout singular
fadeouts plural

Morphology

fadeout = fade + out (transparent) = fade + out

Built directly from the phrasal verb 'fade out' (fade + out), so the noun denotes the gradual reduction described by the verb.

Etymology

Fadeout comes from the parts fade ('to become less') and out ('completely gone'). Think of a radio or satellite signal getting weaker and then cutting off, which is why a temporary loss of signal is called a fadeout.