Tele

usgb/teli,telɪ/
prefix

Relating to long distances or communication over long distances.

Telecommunication is the transmission of signals over a distance for the purpose of communication.
Visual representation of "tele" - relating to long distances or communication over long distances

Often appears as...

  • telecommunication
  • television

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Technical

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Visual representation of "tele"
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Common Prefix

Often used as a prefix in English to indicate technology related to distance communication.

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The teleconference allowed participants from around the world to discuss the project.
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Not Physical Distance

'Tele' implies distance in terms of communication, not necessarily physical separation between objects or people.

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Even though we were in the same building, we used telephones to talk.
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Historical Context

'Tele' has been used for historical communication devices, retaining its meaning in modern technology.

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The telegraph was an early form of long-distance communication.
Visual representation of the word "Tele"

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