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 number of the pantries and galleys were also in direct telephonic communication.

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It was telephonic concerning the issuance of this parade permit, which is covered in the report by the bureau man.

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In a little Post Office the telegraphic and telephonic instruments had been smashed.

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All telephonic operations, since this invention, have been based upon the instrument which he patented in 1876.

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There was a pause, and then came the telephonic voice again, repeating the orders of Narvaez.

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