dit

Morse code atom

Dit is Morse code terminology for a short signal, contrasting with dah (the long signal).

The two sounds combine to form letters and numbers: The letter S is three dits.

Dit mimics the actual sound of the short tone.

In casual use, dit can mean a small amount or bit of something.

radio

telegraphy

Electrical long-distance messaging

shortwave · CW · keying · frequency · transmitter · receiver · operator · station · contact · code

morse

dot

Small circular mark

  • dashQuick burst or pinch
  • telegraphyElectrical long-distance messaging
  • codeSymbolic communication system

short · long · beep · tap · key · transmit · encode · signal · pulse · binary

sound

beep

Short electronic tone

  • blipMomentary signal flash
  • clickBrief sharp noise
  • toneQuality of sound

ping · chirp · pulse · short · sharp · staccato · brief · quick · audio · electronic

Opposites
morse code signal duration

ditdah

Long Morse signal

dash

Phrases
Family

edit, editor, edition, editing, ditty, edited, editors, ditto, editorial

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