downlink

English

/ˈdaʊnlɪŋk/

noun
Definitions
  • (telecommunications) The transmission of a signal from a satellite to a receiving station on earth; or the means of this transmission.
  • (telecommunications) Transmission of data from a network, usually wireless, to the user.

Etymology

Prefix from English link (torch, light).

Origin

English

link

Gloss

torch, light

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

光, 明

Emoji
🔦

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