non-telephonic
|non/te/le/phon/ic|
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/nɒnˌtɛlɪˈfɒnɪk/
(telephonic)
relating to telephones
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-telephonic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'telephonic' from Greek 'tele' meaning 'far' and 'phone' meaning 'voice or sound'.
Historical Evolution
'Telephonic' evolved from the Greek word 'telephonikos', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-telephonic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'telephonic' meant 'related to sound over a distance', and 'non-telephonic' has consistently meant 'not related to telephonic communication'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving telephones or telephonic communication.
The company offers non-telephonic customer support options.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 05:42