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directivity.

A measure of the performance of an antenna compared to an isotropic antenna; the ratio of the maximum value of radiation intensity to the average radiation intensity.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A measure of the performance of an antenna compared to an isotropic antenna; the ratio of the maximum value of radiation intensity to the average radiation intensity.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Anisotropy in the propagation of earthquake waves in the direction of rupture.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Directionality

    countable · rare · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English directive Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English directivity From directive + -ity.

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