Telegraphic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Telegraphic is an adjective meaning Of, or relating to the telegraph.
Meaning
Of, or relating to the telegraph.
More Meanings
- Brief or concise, especially resembling a telegram with clipped syntax.
Example Sentences
It turned out to be no more than the weekly Reuter’s telegram sent as an ordinary letter from the nearest telegraphic office fifty miles away.
This section is based on […] I am presenting the facts in a telegraphic fashion; for the sources, discussion and disagreements see the five scholars I listed.
Her conversation, I soon found, was couched in the telegraphic style. “Weeds grow like house afire. Can’t keep even with ’em. Shall press you in. Better be careful.”
Synonyms for telegraphic
Depending on context, synonyms include concise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include concise, telegram, telegraphy, telegraph, telex, telecommunication.
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