Definition of Telegraphy

1. Noun. Communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire.

Generic synonyms: Telecom, Telecommunication
Examples of category: Cable, Telegraph, Wire
Derivative terms: Telegrapher, Telegraphist

2. Noun. Apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code).
Exact synonyms: Telegraph
Generic synonyms: Apparatus, Setup
Derivative terms: Telegraph, Telegrapher, Telegraphic, Telegrapher, Telegraphist

Definition of Telegraphy

1. n. The science or art of constructing, or of communicating by means of, telegraphs; as, submarine telegraphy.

Definition of Telegraphy

1. Noun. communication at a distance by means of the telegraph, either over wires or by wireless telegraphy, usually using Morse code ¹

2. Noun. the apparatus and techniques used in such a system ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Telegraphy

1. [n -PHIES]

Medical Definition of Telegraphy

1. The science or art of constructing, or of communicating by means of, telegraphs; as, submarine telegraphy. Origin: Cf. F. Telegraphie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Telegraphy

telegraphed
telegrapher
telegraphers
telegraphese
telegrapheses
telegraphic
telegraphic signal
telegraphical
telegraphically
telegraphies
telegraphing
telegraphings
telegraphist
telegraphists
telegraphs
telegraphy (current term)
teleguidance
teleguide
teleguided
teleguiding
telehandler
telehandlers
telehealth
teleheating
telehopsias
teleinstruction
teleinstructional
teleiophiles
telejournalism

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