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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wi-fi

/ˈwaɪ.faɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.87 in modern English

Syllables
wi--fi
IPA
/ˈwaɪ.faɪ/
10
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of several standards for short-range wireless data transmission (IEEE 802.11).

Uncountable

noun

Wireless networking using one of these standards.

Uncountable

noun

The capability to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Informal; Uncountable

noun

A Wi-Fi network.

Countable

verb

To equip with Wi-Fi; to Wi-Fi enable.

Transitive verb

verb

To connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi.

Transitive verb

noun

Alternative spelling of Wi-Fi.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Coined in analogy to Hi-Fi as a trade name developed for the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (later Wi-Fi Alliance). Often analyzed as a shortened form of wireless fidelity (similar to how hi-fi is short for high fidelity); this is possibly due to the former slogan of the aforementioned Wi-Fi Alliance, The Standard for Wireless Fidelity.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

Wi-Fis (plural) wifi (alternative) Wi-Fis (present, singular) Wi-Fi-ing (participle, present) Wi-Fied (participle, past) Wi-Fied (past)

Derived Forms

WiFier WiFiless WiFilike

Phrases

do you have Wi-Fi what is the Wi-Fi password wi-fi array Wi-Fi warrior hi-fi lo-fi

Frequently Paired Words

hi-fi lo-fi WiMAX Bluetooth GPRS IrDA wireless internet WISP

Rhymes With

wifi hi-fi spy-fi sci-fi

Questions

How do you pronounce wi-fi?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/.
What does wi-fi mean?
Any of several standards for short-range wireless data transmission (IEEE 802.11).
Where does wi-fi come from?
Coined in analogy to Hi-Fi as a trade name developed for the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (later Wi-Fi Alliance). Often analyzed as a shortened form of wireless fidelity (similar to how hi-fi is short for high fidelity); this is possibly due to the former slogan of the aforementioned Wi-Fi Alliance, The Standard for Wireless Fidelity.

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