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The definition of aerial is something that is in or from the air.

(adjective)

An example of something that is aerial is a picture taken from a helicopter.

See aerial in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, in, or by the air
like air; light as air
not substantial; unreal; imaginary
high up; lofty
of, for, from, or by means of aircraft or flying: an aerial photograph
Bot. growing in the air instead of in soil or water

Origin: < L aerius < aer (see air) + -al

noun

antenna (sense )
Gym. a running somersault performed without the use of hands

Related Forms:

aerially adverb

See aerial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, in, or caused by the air.
Existing or living in the air.
Reaching high into the air; lofty.
Suggestive of air, as in lightness; airy.
Unsubstantial; imaginary.
Of, for, or by means of aircraft: aerial photography.
Botany Growing or borne above the ground or water: aerial roots.

noun (ârˈē-əl)

A radio antenna, especially one suspended in or extending into the air.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin āerius

Origin: , from Greek āerios

Origin: , from āēr, air; see wer-¹ in Indo-European roots

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