telephonic

American

[tel-uh-fon-ik] / ˌtɛl əˈfɒn ɪk /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

nontelephonic adjective
nontelephonically adverb
pretelephonic adjective
telephonically adverb

Etymology

Origin of telephonic

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

Example Sentences

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The discovery followed an investigation into anonymous "telephonic threats" directed at three US government officials this spring, unnamed officials told the New York Times.

From BBC

Earshot said the leaked recording was likely to have been taken in a room with the phone call played back on a speaker, due to the presence of distinctive telephonic frequencies and background sounds.

From BBC

A method for effectively terminating the period of guardianship shall be included; this can be by means of written, electronic or telephonic notification by the grantees to the grantors.

From Encyclopedia.com

Reedy said he learned during a telephonic hearing that there would be no charges against him or De León.

From Los Angeles Times

FTC attorney James Weingarten, speaking in a brief telephonic pretrial hearing, said there were no "substantive" settlement discussions between the two sides under way.

From Reuters

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