Definition

Related to or involving telephones.

Example

We had a telephonic conversation to discuss the project details.

Conversation

Did you receive that telephonic update about the meeting?

Yeah, I got the call earlier today.

I thought it was interesting how they conveyed everything telephonic instead of sending an email.

I agree! It feels more personal when they call.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Telephonic → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far off or at a distance) and "phonic" (from Greek "phōnē", meaning voice or sound). The word "telephonic" refers to something related to sound or voice transmitted over a distance, typically through a telephone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'far off' ('tele-') and 'voice' ('phonic') to remember that 'telephonic' relates to voice communication over long distances.

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