telephonic
|tel/e/phon/ic|
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/ˌtɛləˈfɑːnɪk/
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/ˌtɛlɪˈfɒnɪk/
relating to telephones
Etymology
Etymology Information
'telephonic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'telephōnos,' where 'tele-' meant 'far' and 'phōnē' meant 'voice' or 'sound.'
Historical Evolution
'telephōnos' transformed into the French word 'téléphonique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'telephonic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'far voice or sound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to telephones.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the use of telephones.
The telephonic conversation lasted for over an hour.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/13 05:28