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satellite

 

[ หˆsรฆtษ™laษชt ]

Noun
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Context #1 | Noun

space technology

A satellite is an artificial object that is intentionally placed into orbit around Earth or another celestial body.

Synonyms

orbiter, space probe, spacecraft

Examples of usage

  • The satellite was launched into space last week.
  • The satellite is used for communication purposes.
Context #2 | Noun

broadcasting

A satellite is a device used to receive and transmit television and radio signals.

Synonyms

dish, receiver

Examples of usage

  • We need to adjust the satellite dish for better reception.
  • The satellite provides a wide range of channels.
Context #3 | Noun

astronomy

A satellite is a natural body that orbits a planet.

Synonyms

moon, natural satellite

Examples of usage

  • The moon is Earth's natural satellite.
  • Jupiter has many satellites orbiting around it.

Translations

Translations of the word "satellite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น satรฉlite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเค—เฅเคฐเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Satellit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ satelit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟัƒั‚ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ satelita

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ก›ๆ˜Ÿ (ใˆใ„ใ›ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท satellite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ satรฉlite

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uydu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์„ฑ (wiseong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ุฑ ุตู†ุงุนูŠ (qamar sinaeiy)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satelit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ satelit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅซๆ˜Ÿ (wรจixฤซng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ satelit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gervitungl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั€ัะตั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜ (tanamgzavri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peyk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ satรฉlite

Etymology

The word 'satellite' originates from the Latin word 'satelles', which means 'attendant' or 'companion'. In the context of technology and space exploration, the term started to be used in the mid-20th century with the launch of the first artificial satellites. Satellites have since become integral to communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and various other applications.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,382, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.