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telephonic

[ tel-uh-fon-ik ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or happening by means of a telephone system.
  2. carrying sound to a distance by artificial means.


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Other Words From

  • tele·phoni·cal·ly adverb
  • nontel·e·phonic adjective
  • nontel·e·phoni·cal·ly adverb
  • pretel·e·phonic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of telephonic1

First recorded in 1825–35; tele- 1 + -phone + -ic
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Example Sentences

A number of the pantries and galleys were also in direct telephonic communication.

It was telephonic concerning the issuance of this parade permit, which is covered in the report by the bureau man.

In a little Post Office the telegraphic and telephonic instruments had been smashed.

All telephonic operations, since this invention, have been based upon the instrument which he patented in 1876.

There was a pause, and then came the telephonic voice again, repeating the orders of Narvaez.

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