'telecommunications' originates from the Greek word 'tele,' meaning 'far off,' and the Latin word 'communicare,' meaning 'to share.' 'Related' comes from the Latin word 'relatus,' meaning 'brought back.'

'Telecommunications' evolved from the French word 'télécommunications,' and 'related' from the Latin 'relatus.'

Initially, 'telecommunications' referred to long-distance communication, and 'related' meant 'connected.' The combined term now refers to anything associated with telecommunications.