tele
or tel·ly
[ tel-ee ]
/ ˈtɛl i /
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noun British Informal.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Words nearby tele
tela submucosa, Telautograph, Tel Aviv, Telchines, telco, tele, Teleboides, telecamera, telecanthus, telecast, telecine
Definition for tele (2 of 4)
tele-1
a combining form meaning “distant,” especially “transmission over a distance,” used in the formation of compound words: telegraph.
Origin of tele-
1Definition for tele (3 of 4)
tele-2
a combining form meaning “end,” “complete,” used in the formation of compound words: telestich.
Origin of tele-
2Combining form representing Greek télos end, and téleios perfected; akin to teleîn to fulfill
Definition for tele (4 of 4)
tele.
abbreviation
television.
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British Dictionary definitions for tele
tele-
before a vowel tel-
combining form
at or over a distance; distanttelescope; telegony; telekinesis; telemeter
televisiontelecast
by means of or via telephone or television
Word Origin for tele-
from Greek tele far
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Medical definitions for tele
tele-
pref.
Distance; distant:teletherapy.
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Scientific definitions for tele
tele-
A prefix that means at a distance, as in telemetry.
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