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mediumwave

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of radio waves, having a wavelength of approximately 100 to 1000 meters

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Of radio equipment, capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From medium + wave.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: ona mitjana — Translations
  • Danish: mellembølge — Translations
  • Dutch: middengolf — Translations
  • French: onde moyenne — Translations
  • Georgian: საშუალოტალღიანი (sašualoṭalɣiani) — Translations
  • Georgian: საშუალოტალღური (sašualoṭalɣuri) — Translations
  • Romanian: unde medii — Translations
  • Swedish: mellanvåg — Translations
  • Thai: คลื่นปานกลาง — Translations