omnidirectional

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In every direction, especially of a radio system capable of transmitting or receiving signals in all directions, or of a microphone capable of detecting sound from all directions.
  2. Having a ring-shaped radiation pattern, with equal radiation in all azimuthal directions.
  3. Of such an attack or effect that encompasses all directions.

Pronunciation

/ɒmˈnɪdɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl/ /ɒmˈnɪdaɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl/

Word forms

omnidirectional

Etymology

From omni- + directional.

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