aerial

English

/ˈɛɹ.i.əl/, /ˈɛː.ɹɪ.əl/, /eɪˈɪə.ɹɪ.əl/

adj
Definitions
  • Living or taking place in the air.
  • (now) Made up of air or gas; gaseous.
  • Positioned high up; elevated.
  • Ethereal, insubstantial; imaginary.
  • Pertaining to the air or atmosphere; atmospheric.
  • (aviation) Pertaining to a vehicle which travels through the air; airborne; relating to or conducted by means of aircraft.
  • (botany) Above the ground

Etymology

Derived from Latin āerius derived from Ancient Greek ἀέριος (high in the air).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀέριος

Gloss

high in the air

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