RADIOTELEGRAPHY

radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, wireless telegraph, wireless telegraphy

(noun) the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)

radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, wireless telegraphy

(noun) telegraphy that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

radiotelegraphy (uncountable)

The process and techniques of sending telegrams using radio waves rather than wires.

Anagrams

• teleradiography

Source: Wiktionary


Ra`di*o*te*leg"ra*phy, n. [Radio- + telegraphy.]

Definition: Telegraphy using the radiant energy of electrical (Hertzian) waves; wireless telegraphy; -- the term adopted for use by the Radiotelegraphic Convention of 1912.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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1 June 2025

BACKFIRE

(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”


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