telecast

UK: ˈtelɪkɑːst | US: ˈtelɪkæst

Definition

  1. n. a television broadcast

  2. vt. to broadcast by television

Structure
tele <far, from Greek *tēle*>cast <to throw, from Old Norse *kasta*>
Etymology

The word "telecast" blends "tele-" (Greek for "far") and "cast" (Old Norse for "to throw"), reflecting the technology of "throwing" images/sounds over distances via television. Coined in the 1930s, it mirrors earlier terms like "broadcast" (radio) but adapts to TV's visual medium. The morphemes retain their original spellings while combining logically to describe TV transmission.

Examples

  1. The live telecast of the concert reached millions worldwide.

  2. They will telecast the championship game next Sunday.

  3. The news telecast was interrupted by a technical glitch.

  4. Historic events like moon landings were telecast globally.

  5. The network decided not to telecast the controversial documentary.