Aerial: meaning, definitions and examples

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aerial

[ ˈeəriəl ]

^{Context #1}

photography

existing, happening, or operating in the air

Synonyms

airborne, atmospheric, sky

Examples of usage

aerial photography
aerial view of the city

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sports

a maneuver performed in the air, typically by acrobats, skiers, or snowboarders

Synonyms

acrobatic move, stunt, trick

Examples of usage

He executed a perfect aerial during the competition
Her aerial skills are impressive

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television

a television antenna

Synonyms

antenna, receiver, signal booster

Examples of usage

The old house still has its original aerial on the roof
The aerial needs adjusting for better reception

Translations

Translations of the word "aerial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aéreo

🇮🇳 हवाई

🇩🇪 Luft-

🇮🇩 udara

🇺🇦 повітряний

🇵🇱 powietrzny

🇯🇵 航空の

🇫🇷 aérien

🇪🇸 aéreo

🇹🇷 hava

🇰🇷 공중의

🇸🇦 جوي

🇨🇿 letecký

🇸🇰 letecký

🇨🇳 空中的

🇸🇮 zračen

🇮🇸 lofttegund

🇰🇿 әуе

🇬🇪 საჰაერო

🇦🇿 hava

🇲🇽 aéreo

Word origin

The word 'aerial' originated from the Latin word 'aerius', meaning 'of the air', which is derived from 'āēr', the Latin word for 'air'. The term has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to describe things related to the air or sky. In modern usage, 'aerial' is commonly associated with flying, photography, or telecommunications.