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omnidirectional

[ om-nee-di-rek-shuh-nl ]
/ ˌɒm ni dɪˈrɛk ʃə nl /

adjective Electronics.

sending or receiving signals in all directions: an omnidirectional microphone.

Nearby words

  1. omnia vincit amor,
  2. omnibearing,
  3. omnibus,
  4. omnibus clause,
  5. omnicompetent,
  6. omnidistance,
  7. omnifarious,
  8. omnific,
  9. omnificent,
  10. omnifocal lens

Origin of omnidirectional

First recorded in 1925–30; omni- + directional
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British Dictionary definitions for omnidirectional

omnidirectional

/ (ˌɒmnɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl, -daɪ-) /

adjective

(of an antenna) capable of transmitting and receiving radio signals equally in any direction in the horizontal plane
(of a microphone or antenna) equally sensitive in all directions
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Word Origin and History for omnidirectional

omnidirectional

adj.

1927, from omni- + directional (see direction).

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