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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

telegraphically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb

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