telephonic

[ tel-uh-fon-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or happening by means of a telephone system.
2. carrying sound to a distance by artificial means.

Other Words From

• tele·phoni·cal·ly adverb
• nontel·e·phonic adjective
• nontel·e·phoni·cal·ly adverb
• pretel·e·phonic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of telephonic¹

First recorded in 1825–35; tele- ¹ + -phone + -ic

Example Sentences

A method for effectively terminating the period of guardianship shall be included; this can be by means of written, electronic or telephonic notification by the grantees to the grantors.

From Encyclopedia.com

Reedy said he learned during a telephonic hearing that there would be no charges against him or De León.

From Los Angeles Times

FTC attorney James Weingarten, speaking in a brief telephonic pretrial hearing, said there were no "substantive" settlement discussions between the two sides under way.

From Reuters

Maybe your friends and family call just to chat, and you welcome these telephonic drop-bys even when they are not invited or forewarned.

From Washington Post

One issue left for jurors to sort out was something of a telephonic mystery.

From Washington Post