pretelegraphic

tel·e·graph·ic

[tel-i-graf-ik]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the telegraph.
2.
concise, clipped, or elliptical in style: telegraphic speech.

Origin:
1785–95; telegraph + -ic

tel·e·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·tel·e·graph·ic, adjective
pre·tel·e·graph·ic, adjective
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telegraphic (ˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  used in or transmitted by telegraphy
2.  of or relating to a telegraph
3.  having a concise style; clipped: telegraphic speech
 
telegraphically
 
adv

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