telegraph
UK: ˈtel.ɪ.ɡrɑːf | US: ˈtel.ə.ɡræf
n. A system for transmitting messages over long distances, typically using coded signals.
vt. To send a message by telegraph.
telegraph = tele<far> + graph<write>
- tele (from Greek tēle, meaning "far")
- graph (from Greek graphos, meaning "writing" or "to write")
Etymology Origin:
The word telegraph combines Greek roots to describe a device that "writes from afar." It emerged in the early 19th century with the invention of long-distance communication systems using electrical signals. The prefix tele- is widely used in modern technology (e.g., telephone, television), while -graph appears in terms like autograph and photograph, emphasizing recording or writing.
The telegraph revolutionized communication in the 19th century.
He telegraphed the news to his family as soon as he arrived.
Before phones, people relied on the telegraph for urgent messages.
The invention of the telegraph marked the beginning of instant global communication.
She studied the history of the telegraph for her engineering project.