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tachygraphy

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ta·chyg·ra·phy  (t-kgr-f, t-)
n.
The art or practice of rapid writing or shorthand, especially the stenography of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

tachygraphy [tæˈkɪgrəfɪ]
n
(Historical Terms) shorthand, esp as used in ancient Rome or Greece
tachygrapher , tachygraphist n
tachygraphic  [ˌtækɪˈgræfɪk] adj
tachygraphically  adv

tachygraphy
1. the ancient Greek and Roman shorthand systems.
2. cursive writing. — tachygrapher, tachygraphist, n.tachygraphic, tachygraphical, adj.
See also: Writing
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tachygraphy - a method of writing rapidlytachygraphy - a method of writing rapidly          
handwriting, script, hand - something written by hand; "she recognized his handwriting"; "his hand was illegible"


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