trænzˈmɪt v.tr. (transmitted, transmitting) 1 a pass or
hand on;
transfer (transmitted
the message; how diseases are transmitted). b
communicate (ideas, emotions, etc.). 2 a
allow (heat,
light,
sound,
electricity, etc.) to pass
through; be a
medium for. b be a medium for (ideas, emotions, etc.) (his message transmits hope). 3
broadcast (a
radio or
television programme). øøtransmissible adj. transmissive adj. transmittable adj. transmittal n. [ME f. L transmittere (as
TRANS-, mittere misssend)]