TELEGRAPHICALLY

telegraphically, tersely

(adverb) in a short and concise manner; “a particular bird, exactly and tersely described in the book of birds”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

telegraphically (comparative more telegraphically, superlative most telegraphically)

In a telegraphic manner; concerning telegraphy

Her son's letters were always telegraphically brief and to the point.

Source: Wiktionary


TELEGRAPHIC

Tel`e*graph"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. télégraphique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the telegraph; made or communicated by a telegraph; as, telegraphic signals; telegraphic art; telegraphic intelligence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

1 April 2025

ANYMORE

(adverb) at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; “Alice doesn’t live here anymore”; “the children promised not to quarrel any more”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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