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Theory of Communication

/ˈθɪəri əv kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A systematic explanation of how communication occurs, including the processes, models, and effects involved.

    "The theory of communication provides insights into how messages are constructed and interpreted in different cultural contexts."
  2. 2

    A framework for analyzing the exchange of information between individuals or groups.

    "In her research, she applied the theory of communication to understand the dynamics of social media interactions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'theory' originates from the Greek word 'theoria', meaning 'contemplation' or 'speculation', while 'communication' comes from the Latin 'communicare', meaning 'to share'. The phrase has evolved to encompass various frameworks and models explaining how information is transmitted and understood.

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🇫🇷French → English

Théorie de la communication

Transliteration: Teh-oh-ree duh lah koh-mew-nee-kah-syohn

"La théorie de la communication aide à comprendre les interactions humaines."

🇩🇪German → English

Theorie der Kommunikation

Transliteration: Teh-oh-ree dare Koh-moo-nee-kah-tsyohn

"Die Theorie der Kommunikation untersucht, wie Informationen ausgetauscht werden."

🇮🇹Italian → English

Teoria della comunicazione

Transliteration: Teh-oh-ree-ah dell-ah koh-mew-nee-kah-tsyohn

"La teoria della comunicazione è fondamentale per gli studi sociali."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

Teoría de la comunicación

Transliteration: Teh-oh-ree-ah deh lah koh-mew-nee-kah-syohn

"La teoría de la comunicación se aplica en diversas áreas del conocimiento."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

Teoria da comunicação

Transliteration: Teh-oh-ree-ah dah koh-mew-nee-kah-syohn

"A teoria da comunicação é essencial para entender a mídia."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

संचार का सिद्धांत

Transliteration: Sanchaar ka Siddhant

"संचार का सिद्धांत मानव संचार की प्रक्रियाओं को समझने में मदद करता है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

传播理论

Transliteration: Chuánbò lǐlùn

"传播理论帮助我们理解信息的交流方式。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

커뮤니케이션 이론

Transliteration: Keomyunikeisyeon Ireon

"커뮤니케이션 이론은 정보 교환의 과정을 설명합니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

コミュニケーション理論

Transliteration: Komyunikēshon Riron

"コミュニケーション理論は情報の伝達方法を理解するのに役立ちます。"

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