Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

intermediate switch

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.93 in modern English

Syllables
in-ter-me-di-ate switch
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
5
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A light switch with two pairs of two terminals, which can be switched between straight-through or swapped wiring. Typically used as part of a circuit to control a light or other device from three or more locations.

British usage

Etymology

Named for being connected between a pair of two-way switches.

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Questions

What does intermediate switch mean?
A light switch with two pairs of two terminals, which can be switched between straight-through or swapped wiring. Typically used as part of a circuit to control a light or other device from three or more locations.
Where does intermediate switch come from?
Named for being connected between a pair of two-way switches.

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