telegraphic Syllabification: (tel·e·graph·ic)Pronunciation: /ˌteləˈgrafik/Translate telegraphic | into Italian Definition of telegraphic adjective 1of or by telegraphs or telegrams:the telegraphic transfer of the funds 2(especially of speech) omitting inessential words; concise. Derivatives telegraphicallyPronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/ adverb telegraphic in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of telegraphic in the British & World English dictionary