Aerial

Definition

Aerial typically refers to something existing or happening in the air.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective
• Noun

Pronunciation

• IPA Pronunciation:
• American: /ˈɛriəl/
• British: /ˈɛːriəl/
• Respelling:
• American: AIR-ee-uhl
• British: AIR-ee-uhl

Etymology

Derived from Latin aerius 'relating to the air', from aer 'air'.

Derivatives

• Aerially
• Aerialist
• Aeriality
• Aerialize
• Aerial view

Synonyms

• Airborne
• Atmospheric
• Skyward

Antonyms

• Grounded
• Terrestrial
• Subterranean

Usage

• In Photography: "The aerial shots captured the vastness of the forest."
• In Broadcasting: "The house is equipped with a TV aerial."

Related Terms

• Avian
• Celestial
• Altitude
• Overhead

Detailed Definition

Adjective:

• Of, in, or produced by the air.
• "Birds are aerial creatures."
• Existing, happening, or operating in the air.
• "The fighter jets engaged in aerial combat."
• (of a part of a plant) growing above ground.
• "Aerial roots of the orchid."

Noun:

• A rod, wire, or other structure by which signals are transmitted or received as part of a radio or television transmission system.
• "He adjusted the aerial on his radio to get a clearer signal."

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