Definition

A style of writing that uses very few words, often omitting unnecessary details, similar to the way messages are sent in telegrams.

Example

The message was written in telegraphese, making it short and to the point.

Conversation

Have you ever tried writing in telegraphese?

No, I haven't! What is it like?

It's all about being super concise, just like in old telegrams.

That sounds interesting! I might give it a shot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Telegraphese is formed from "tele-" (meaning far or distant, from Greek "tēle", meaning at a distance) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The suffix "-ese" (meaning a language or style) indicates a specific manner of writing or communication. Thus, telegraphese refers to the style of writing used in telegrams, characterized by brevity and conciseness for long-distance communication.

Memory Tip

Think of 'writing at a distance' ('tele-' means far and 'graph' means to write) in a specific style ('-ese'), which helps you remember that telegraphese is a concise way of communicating over long distances.

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