Telegrapheme
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Telegrapheme is a noun meaning (dated, rare) A telegram.
Meaning
(dated, rare) A telegram.
Example Sentences
Every one has been told at school how telegram ought to be telegrapheme; but by this time we have long ceased to mourn for the extra syllable, and begun seriously to consider whether the further shortening into wire has not been resisted as long as honour demands.
Word Forms
- telegraphemes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include telegramme, telegraph, lettergram, telegramese, teletype, telotype.
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