transmitter
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: transmitters
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who or that which transmits something (in all senses).
Noun
Examples
Epinephrine and dopamine are two other catecholamine transmitters.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An electronic device that generates and amplifies a carrier wave, modulates it with a meaningful signal derived from speech, music, TV or other sources, and broadcasts the resulting signal from an antenna.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “transmitter” mean?
One who or that which transmits something (in all senses).
Is “transmitter” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.