Telephonic

Pronunciation: /təˈlɛfɑnɪk/

Definitions of telephonic

adjective relating to or involving the use of a telephone

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer telephonic conversations over texting.

A2 She made a telephonic appointment with the doctor.

B1 The telephonic interview went well.

B2 The telephonic communication system was upgraded last month.

C1 The telephonic conference call included participants from around the world.

C2 The telephonic system allows for clear and efficient communication.

Examples of telephonic in a Sentence

formal The telephonic conversation with the client was very productive.

informal I had a telephonic chat with my friend last night.

slang Let's have a telephonic gossip session later.

figurative The telephonic connection between the two characters in the novel symbolized their emotional bond.

Grammatical Forms of telephonic

• past tense: telephoned
• plural: telephonics
• comparative: more telephonic
• superlative: most telephonic
• present tense: telephones
• future tense: will telephone
• perfect tense: has telephoned
• continuous tense: is telephoning
• singular: telephonic
• positive degree: telephonic
• infinitive: to telephone
• gerund: telephoning
• participle: telephoned

Origin and Evolution of telephonic

First Known Use: 1877 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'telephonic' originated from the combination of the Greek word 'tele-' meaning distant, and the word 'phone' meaning sound or voice.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the technology of transmitting sound over long distances using electrical signals, the term 'telephonic' has evolved to encompass any form of communication over a distance using electronic devices.