Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

high-definition television

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.35 in modern English

Syllables: high--def-i-ni-tion tele-vi-sion
IPA

38

Scrabble Score

24

Letters

8

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any or all of several formats of television system having a higher resolution than traditional ones.

Uncountable

noun

A television set that employs such a system.

Countable

Usage

Inflected Forms

high-definition televisions (plural)

Phrases

standard-definition television

Frequently Paired Words

standard-definition television

Synonyms

HDTV

Questions

What does high-definition television mean?: Any or all of several formats of television system having a higher resolution than traditional ones.

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