Definition

A message that is sent quickly over long distances using a special type of wire called a submarine cable.

Example

The company received a cablegram with important news from overseas.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a cablegram?

Yeah, I think it's an old way to send messages, right?

Exactly! It was sent through submarine cables, which is pretty fascinating.

That sounds cool; I wonder how fast they were compared to today's technology.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cablegram → It is formed from "cable" (from Latin *capulum*, meaning a rope or cord) and "-gram" (from Greek *gramma*, meaning something written). The word "cablegram" refers to a message sent via a cable, typically a telegram sent over a telegraph cable.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cable' as a 'rope' that carries a 'written message' ('-gram') — that's why a cablegram is a message sent through a cable.

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