aerial

CEFRC1

/ˈɛəɹiəl/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Existing, happening, or moving in the air.

  2. 02

    noun

    A device used for sending or receiving radio or television signals.

Examples

  • In this next slide we see an aerial shot of the company headquarters.

  • The aerial on our radio needs fixing.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /-ɪəl/
  • /ˈeɹiəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Made up of air or gas; gaseous.

  2. Positioned high up; elevated.

  3. Living or taking place in the air.

More examples

In context

  • The drone captured stunning aerial footage of the entire coastal city.

  • The aerial photographs clearly showed the damage caused by the storm.

  • The seabirds put on an astonishing aerial display.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Latin āeri(us) + -al, from Ancient Greek ἀέριος (aérios), from ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”) + -ιος (-ios). By surface analysis, aer- (“air”) + -ial.