omnidirectional

adjective

om·​ni·​di·​rec·​tion·​al ˌäm-ni-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce omnidirectional (audio)
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: being in or involving all directions
especially : receiving or sending radio waves equally well in all directions
omnidirectional antenna

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The company used newer omnidirectional wheel technology that came from powered wheelchairs. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 Creating a fluid, omnidirectional space was central to what Govan had hoped to achieve. Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 4 June 2026 In 2024, Pudu unveiled Pudu D7, its first semi-humanoid robot, combining an omnidirectional chassis, robotic arms, and a human-like upper body. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026 Conventional wireless microphones usually have just a single omnidirectional capsule. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for omnidirectional

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of omnidirectional was in 1927

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“Omnidirectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/omnidirectional. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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