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telegraphic

tel·e·graph·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tel-i-graf-ik]
    • /ˌtɛl ɪˈgræf ɪk/
    • /ˌte.lɪ.ˈɡræ.fɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tel-i-graf-ik]
    • /ˌtɛl ɪˈgræf ɪk/

Definitions of telegraphic word

  • adjective telegraphic of or relating to the telegraph. 1
  • adjective telegraphic concise, clipped, or elliptical in style: telegraphic speech. 1
  • adjective telegraphic relating to telegraph 1
  • adjective telegraphic with many words omitted 1
  • adjective telegraphic used in or transmitted by telegraphy 0
  • adjective telegraphic of or relating to a telegraph 0
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Origin of telegraphic

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; telegraph + -ic

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Parts of speech for Telegraphic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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telegraphic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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  • level compensator

    an automatic gain control device used in the receivers of telegraphic circuits.
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