Thermostat: meaning, definitions and examples

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thermostat

 

[ หˆฮธษœหrmษ™stรฆt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

temperature control

A thermostat is a device that automatically regulates temperature, typically by controlling heating and cooling systems in homes or vehicles. They can be programmable or smart, allowing users to set specific temperatures at different times or control them remotely.

Synonyms

climate control, temperature regulator

Examples of usage

  • I adjusted the thermostat to maintain a comfortable temperature.
  • The new thermostat can be controlled via a smartphone app.
  • She installed a smart thermostat to save on energy bills.

Translations

Translations of the word "thermostat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น termostato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเคฐเฅเคฎเฅ‹เคธเฅเคŸเฅˆเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Thermostat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ termostat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะผะพัั‚ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ termostat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒผใƒขใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thermostat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ termostato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท termostat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜จ๋„ ์กฐ์ ˆ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑู…ูˆุณุชุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ termostat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ termostat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉๆŽงๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ termostat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hitastรฝring

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะผะพัั‚ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ termostat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ termostato

Etymology

The word 'thermostat' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the combination of two Greek roots: 'thermo-', meaning heat, and 'statos', meaning standing or stable. The term first entered the English lexicon in the 1890s as heating technology evolved. Early thermostats were basic devices used for manual control of heating systems, but advancements in technology have led to the development of more sophisticated electronic and programmable thermostats. These modern devices can automatically adjust heating and cooling systems based on preset schedules or real-time data, reflecting broader trends in home automation and energy efficiency.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,506, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.