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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCommunication Theory
/kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən ˈθɪəri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The systematic study of the processes of communication, including the transmission of messages and the effects of media.
"Communication theory helps us understand how different media influence public perception." - 2
A framework for understanding the dynamics of communication in various contexts, such as interpersonal, group, and mass communication.
"In her research, she applied communication theory to analyze social media interactions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'communication' originates from the Latin 'communicare', meaning 'to share' or 'to make common'. 'Theory' comes from the Greek 'theoria', meaning 'contemplation' or 'speculation'. The combination reflects the study of how information is transmitted and understood.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Communication Theory" is said worldwide
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Théorie de la communication
Transliteration: Teh-oh-ree duh lah koh-mew-nee-kah-syohn
"La théorie de la communication est essentielle pour comprendre les médias."
Kommunikationstheorie
Transliteration: Koh-moo-nee-kah-tsee-oh-ns-teh-oh-ree
"Die Kommunikationstheorie hilft uns, die Medienwirkungen zu verstehen."
Teoria della comunicazione
Transliteration: Teh-oh-ree-ah del-lah koh-moo-nee-kah-tsyoh-neh
"La teoria della comunicazione è fondamentale per analizzare i messaggi."
Teoría de la comunicación
Transliteration: Teh-oh-ree-ah deh lah koh-moo-nee-kah-syohn
"La teoría de la comunicación es clave para entender los medios."
Teoria da comunicação
Transliteration: Teh-oh-ree-ah dah koh-moo-nee-kah-syohn
"A teoria da comunicação é essencial para a análise dos meios."
संचार सिद्धांत
Transliteration: Sanchaar Siddhant
"संचार सिद्धांत मीडिया के प्रभाव को समझने में मदद करता है।"
传播理论
Transliteration: Chuánbò lǐlùn
"传播理论有助于理解信息的传递。"
커뮤니케이션 이론
Transliteration: Keomyunikeisyeon Ireon
"커뮤니케이션 이론은 메시지의 전달 방식을 이해하는 데 도움이 됩니다."
コミュニケーション理論
Transliteration: Komyunikeeshon Riron
"コミュニケーション理論はメディアの影響を理解するのに役立ちます。"
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