dimmer

English

/ˈdɪməɹ/

noun

Definitions

A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light
A switch used to select between the low and high headlamp beam on a road vehicle. (usually as "dimmer switch", primarily in North America; elsewhere "dipswitch" or "dipper switch")

Etymology

Suffix from English dim.

Origin

English

dim

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

bedim English
dim English
dim-headed English
dim-lit English
dimish English
dimly English
dimmable English
dimmeth English
dimmish English
dimmy English
dimness English
dimwit English
fordim English
Dimmer German
dimmen Dutch, Flemish
dimmer Norwegian Bokmål
dim Middle English