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radiotelephonic

radiotelephonic

9.5
Relating to speaking by radio
  • adjective
  • /ˌreɪdioʊˌtɛləˈfɒnɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : radiotelefónico
  • The pilot maintained radiotelephonic contact with air traffic control throughout the flight.

Examples

  • A radiotelephonic system was installed on the ship for emergency communication.

  • Early expeditions relied on radiotelephonic equipment to keep in touch with their teams.

  • The radiotelephonic system allows for clear communication over long distances.

  • Is the radiotelephonic technology reliable in remote areas?

  • The pilot maintained radiotelephonic contact with air traffic control throughout the flight.

  • A radiotelephonic system was installed on the ship for emergency communication.

  • Early expeditions relied on radiotelephonic equipment to keep in touch with their teams.

Synonyms

radiophonic
vsradiotelephonic
  • Literature
8.8

Made for radio or sent as sound through radio waves

focuses specifically on voice sent over wireless transmission

Surface Forms

radiotelephonic positive

Morphology

radiotelephonic = radiotelephone (transparent) = radio + telephone + ic

Formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ic' to a technical compound for radio-based telephony; the components 'radio' and 'telephone' and the suffix '-ic' are readily recognizable.

Etymology

Radiotelephonic comes from radio plus tele- and phone; radio is about sending by waves, tele- means 'far', and phone means 'voice', as in telephone. So, radiotelephonic means using radio to carry the voice, or 'voice by radio'.