backchannel
|back-chan-nel|
/ˈbækˌtʃænəl/
secondary communication
Etymology
'backchannel' originates from the combination of 'back' and 'channel', where 'back' implies 'behind' or 'secondary' and 'channel' refers to a 'means of communication'.
'backchannel' evolved from the concept of secondary communication routes used in telecommunications and diplomacy.
Initially, it referred to secondary communication routes in telecommunications, but over time it evolved to include informal or covert communication in various contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a secondary or covert route of communication, often used to convey information discreetly.
The diplomats used a backchannel to negotiate the peace treaty.
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Verb 1
to communicate through a secondary or covert route.
They backchanneled the information to avoid public scrutiny.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45