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superheterodyne

superheterodyne

9.9
Relating to a radio that changes incoming signals to one fixed frequency for easier processing
  • adjective
  • /ˌsuːpərˈhɛtərəˌdaɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : superheterodino
  • A superheterodyne receiver can filter out unwanted frequencies more effectively than older designs.

Examples

  • Many modern radios use superheterodyne technology for better signal reception.

  • The engineer designed a superheterodyne circuit to improve the radio's selectivity.

  • Wow! That superheterodyne radio sounds amazing!

  • The superheterodyne receiver offers improved sensitivity.

  • The engineer designed a superheterodyne circuit to improve the radio's selectivity.

  • Many modern radios use superheterodyne technology for better signal reception.

  • A superheterodyne receiver can filter out unwanted frequencies more effectively than older designs.

Compounds

superheterodyne receiver
  • Specialized
9.9

A radio that changes incoming signals to one fixed frequency to make them easier to receive

Surface Forms

superheterodyne positive

Morphology

superheterodyne = heterodyne (semi-transparent) = super + heterodyne

The prefix 'super-' is productive and clear, but 'heterodyne' is a specialized technical term that many general learners will not know.

Etymology

Superheterodyne comes from the parts super- 'above', hetero- 'different', and -dyne 'power', as in dynamic, so it gives the idea of mixing different signals into one. That's why something called superheterodyne relates to a radio circuit that mixes incoming frequencies to make a single fixed middle frequency that is easier to process.