Meaning
receiver; recipient
- An electronic device or part that catches incoming signals (receiver).
- A person who receives something (addressee, beneficiary, recipient).
In a sentence
Il segnale radio è stato captato direttamente dal ricevente.
The radio signal was picked up directly by the receiver.
In questo modello comunicativo, il ricevente deve interpretare i segnali.
In this communication model, the receiver must interpret the signals.
I dati sono stati trasmessi senza che la ricevente desse conferma.
The data were transmitted without the female recipient giving confirmation.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ricevente | singular |
| riceventi | plural |
Usage notes
- As a noun for electronic devices, it is masculine ('il ricevente', though 'il ricevitore' is often preferred).
- In communication theory and linguistics, 'mittente' (sender) contrasts with 'ricevente' (receiver).