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Synonyms for telegram

Grammar : Noun
Spell : tel-i-gram
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛl ɪˌgræm

Top 10 synonyms for telegram
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Définition of telegram

Origin :
  • "telegraphic dispatch," 1852, coined by E.P. Smith of Rochester, N.Y., from tele-, as in telegraph + -gram, and introduced in the Albany "Evening Journal" of April 6, 1852. Purists pointed out that this is an erroneous formation, and the correct word would be telegrapheme (which is close to the Modern Greek word).
  • May I suggest to such as are not contented with 'Telegraphic Dispatch' the rightly constructed word 'telegrapheme'? I do not want it, but ... I protest against such a barbarism as 'telegram.' [Richard Shilleto, Cambridge Greek scholar, in the London "Times," Oct. 15, 1857]
  • noun message sent by coded radio signals
Example sentences :
  • That telegram from Coplen is concernin' of a lady—a party that was with him when he died.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Your sudden departure needs no other explanation to the household than this telegram.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • And what I overheard in the armoury--about a telegram--telling me--putting me out of my misery?
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • She had thought of sending a telegram, but saw that that might do mischief.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • But when I reached the office, there lay on my desk a telegram.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • They will be more apt to understand from the telegram that you're on your deathbed.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • The telegram was found, and the captain read it, while Tim held the lantern.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • And he felt that his manner when confronted with the telegram had not been impressive.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • This was the first apparatus which printed a telegram in type.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • I was half inclined to send him a telegram, on some excuse or other.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
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