telegraphic
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- adjective
- /ˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk/
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telegráfico
- One parliamentary representative complained that the telegraphic news published throughout the nation was "identical" and bore "the imprint of one mastermind who had control of the news."
- telegraphic news
Examples
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In a few months, she will begin to utter single words, then two-word telegraphic speech, and finally full sentences.
Blog text (19) -
In this restricted format, the points I shall make must be telegraphic.
Academic text (2000) -
"It is not likely that telegraphic service "will be resumed until he reaches Washington."
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In the book Reflective Practitioner they use very telegraphic communication.
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Hurst received two telegraphic communications from his superiors regarding his efforts.
Academic text (2008) -
Although telegraphic news is often associated with the Civil War, Samuel Morse opened the nation's first commercially viable telegraph line in 1844, and New York dailies were quick to recognize the potential of the wires, organizing a telegraphic news association in 1851.
Academic text (1991) -
"At a certain point in time," as Walter Benjamin declared in the allusive, telegraphic prose characteristic of his Arcades project, "the motif of the doll acquires a sociocritical significance."
Academic text (2003) -
The instructions were delivered in a telegraphic style, making them quick and easy to follow.
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She wrote her message in a telegraphic manner, using just a few words to convey her thoughts.
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In his report, the author adopted a telegraphic approach, emphasizing brevity and clarity.
Antonyms
Compounds
- Archaic
A series of short and long sounds sent over wires to show letters and words
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Etymology
The word telegraphic comes from tele- meaning 'far' and graph meaning 'to write', like in telegraph and telegram, so it first meant 'writing from far away'. Because early telegraph messages cost money for every word, people left out small words and wrote very short messages, so 'telegraphic' now means very short and direct or anything to do with telegrams.