Definition

The process of sending and receiving sound through radio waves instead of using wires.

Example

The pilot communicated with the control tower using radiotelephony.

Conversation

Have you ever tried using radiotelephony for communication?

No, I haven't! How does it work?

It's pretty cool; it transmits sound using radio waves instead of wires.

That sounds interesting! I might look into it for my next project.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Radiotelephony → It is formed from "radio" (from Latin *radius*, meaning ray or beam) and "telephony" (from Greek *tele* meaning far and *phone* meaning voice or sound). The word describes the transmission of voice over a distance using radio waves.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rays' ('radio') being used to send 'voice' ('telephony') over long distances.

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