Definition

In a way that involves using a telephone to communicate.

Example

She contacted her friend telephonically to discuss the plans for the weekend.

Conversation

Did you manage to reach them telephonically?

Not yet, I keep getting their voicemail.

Maybe you should try calling during business hours telephonically instead.

Good idea! I’ll give it another shot tomorrow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Telephonically → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far off or at a distance) and "phone" (from Greek "phōnē", meaning voice or sound) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "telephonically" means in a manner relating to communication over a distance by voice.

Memory Tip

Think of 'far off' ('tele-') and 'voice' ('phone') to remember that 'telephonically' refers to communicating by voice over a distance.

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