Broadband
/ˈbrɔːd.bænd/noun
A high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Did you know?The term 'broadband' stems from the concept of 'broad' frequencies, evoking ancient ideas of open channels and unrestricted flow, much like the flow of energy in mystical traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bherǵ-
“to rise, to be high”
Old English
Old English
brād
“wide, broad, spacious”
Old English
Old English
band
“a strip, bond, or tie”
Middle English
Middle English
broadband
“a term referring to a wide band of frequencies used for communication”
Modern English
English
broadband
“a high-speed network connection utilizing a wide range of frequencies for data transmission”