directivity
directivity · directivities
A measure of the performance of an antenna compared to an isotropic antennaA 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.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)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)Anisotropy in the propagation of earthquake waves in the direction of rupture.
(countable, rare, uncountable)Directionality
More definitions
- the property of a microphone or antenna of being more sensitive in one direction than in another
- the quality of being directive
Forms
plural: directivities| Singular | directivity |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the property of a microphone or antenna of being more sensitive in one direction than in another:directionality
- the quality of being directive:directiveness
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable