telegraphy

Meanings

• noun

  The transmission of signals over a distance, especially using a telegraph or telephone.

  - "The telegraphy system allowed people to communicate across great distances in the 19th century."
  - "The stock market prices were telegraphed to investors in real time."
  - "Telegraphy paved the way for modern communication technologies."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with telegraphy
telepathy , agathy , apathy , athlete , bathy , bathety , gathery , jathrography , pathology , patronage , piety , satyriasy , theography , theopathy

---

Variants

List of all variants of telegraphy that leads to same result
telegraphies , telegraphy , wireless telegraph , wireless telegraphies , wireless telegraphy

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Telegraphy comes from the Greek words 'tele' (far) and 'graphein' (to write). It was invented in the late 1830s and early 1840s.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first transatlantic telegraph cable was laid in 1866.

2. Samuel Morse is credited with inventing the telegraph, but it was actually his assistant, Alfred Vail, who developed the Morse code system.

3. Telegraphy was used extensively during World War II to send military messages and intelligence.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Telecommunication: Telecommunication is the transmission of information over significant distances to (or between) two or more places or people. Telegraphy is an early form of telecommunication.

2. Morse code: Morse code is a method of transmitting text information as a series of on-off tones, lights, or clicks that can be directly understood by a skilled listener or observer without special equipment. It was the most commonly used method for telegraphy from the late 1840s until the 1920s.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Telegraphy played a significant role in the development of long-distance communication and had a profound impact on culture. It allowed people to communicate more efficiently and connect with each other over long distances, leading to increased globalization and the spread of ideas. Telegraphy was also used extensively during wars to send messages between commanders and troops, and it featured prominently in literature and art.

How to Memorize "telegraphy"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize telegraphy, imagine a long wire or cable connecting two distant points, with electrical signals being sent along the wire to create messages that can be read at the other end.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize telegraphy, associate it with the idea of long-distance communication and the ability to connect with people and places far away.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize telegraphy, use the acronym 'TALK' to remember the key elements of the telegraphy system: Transmission, Amplification, Long-distance communication, and Keying.

---

Memorize "telegraphy" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize telegraphy is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.