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teletype.

A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance.

    historical
  2. A telegram produced by this device.

    historical
  3. An early input/output device for mainframe computers, resembling a typewriter.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From tele- (“far, distant, telegraph”) + type (“text, typewriter”), q.v. In the United States, chiefly understood as a genericization of the Morkrum or Teletype Corporation's branded teletype machines. Doublet of telotype.

verb/ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. To use a teletype.

    ambitransitive
Where this word comes from

From tele- (“far, distant, telegraph”) + type (“text, typewriter”), q.v. In the United States, chiefly understood as a genericization of the Morkrum or Teletype Corporation's branded teletype machines. Doublet of telotype.

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