telegraph
|tel-e-graph|
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/ˈtɛləˌɡræf/
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/ˈtɛlɪɡrɑːf/
long-distance communication
Etymology
Etymology Information
'telegraph' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'tele,' meaning 'far,' and 'grapho,' meaning 'to write.'
Historical Evolution
'telegraph' changed from the French word 'télégraphe' and eventually became the modern English word 'telegraph'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to write from afar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a system for transmitting messages.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire, especially one creating signals by making and breaking an electrical connection.
The invention of the telegraph revolutionized communication.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45