English Explanatory Dictionary

directivity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.
  2. Anisotropy in the propagation of earthquake waves in the direction of rupture.
  3. Directionality

Word forms

directivity directivities

Etymology

From directive + -ity.

Related words

directability dirigibility
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