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tele-

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛli/

Definition of tele-

combining form

  • 1to or at a distance:telekinesis
  • used in names of instruments used when operating over long distances:telemeter
  • 2relating to television:telecine
  • 3done by means of the telephone:telemarketing

Origin:

from Greek tēle- 'far off'. tele- (sense 2), tele- (sense 3) are abbreviations

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