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telegraphic

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tel·e·graph·ic  (tl-grfk) also tel·e·graph·i·cal (--kl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or transmitted by telegraph.
2. Brief or concise: a telegraphic style of writing.
tele·graphi·cal·ly adv.
telegraphic [ˌtɛlɪˈgræfɪk]
adj
1. (Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) used in or transmitted by telegraphy
2. (Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) of or relating to a telegraph
3. having a concise style; clipped telegraphic speech
telegraphically  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.telegraphic - of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph; "a telegraphic machine"; "telegraphic news reports"
2.telegraphic - having the style of a telegram with many short words left out; "telegraphic economy of words"; "the strange telegraphic speech of some aphasics"
concise - expressing much in few words; "a concise explanation"
Translations
telegraphic [ˌtelɪˈgræfɪk] ADJ → telegráfico
telegraphic [ˌtɛliˈgræfɪk] adj → télégraphique
telegraph pole n → poteau m télégraphique
telegraph wire n → fil m téléphonique
telegraphic
adj → telegrafisch; address, style, speech → Telegramm-; by telegraphic transfer → per Telegramm
telegraphic [ˌtɛlɪˈgræfɪk] adj → telegrafico/a
telegraphic [ˌtɛlɪˈgræfɪk] adj → telegrafico/a


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