telegraphic

[tel-i-graf-ik] /ˌtɛl ɪˈgræf ɪk/

adjective

of or pertaining to the telegraph.

concise, clipped, or elliptical in style:

telegraphic speech.

Origin

1785-95; telegraph + -ic

Related forms

telegraphically, adverb

nontelegraphic, adjective

pretelegraphic, adjective

Examples from the web for telegraphic

Twenty years later, telegraphic services were widely available to owners of small businesses.
Obviously this was a telegraphic two-sentence summary that couldn't cover everything.
The war was quickening other changes in the country, as suggested by that telegraphic messenger.
We publish below extended details of the important and highly interesting news, of which a telegraphic summary has been received.
Post-communist newscasts feature telegraphic speech and slurry diction.
telegraphic or other electronically transferred bids are not acceptable.
Species accounts include a telegraphic description of diagnostic characters that are present in the last larval instar.
No telegraphic or facsimile proposals will be accepted.
The following telegraphic notice is suggested for use if a supply contract is being completely terminated for convenience.
Short codes are provided for use as an abbreviated reference to appropriation or fund accounts for telegraphic communications.

British Dictionary definitions for telegraphic

/ˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk/

adjective

used in or transmitted by telegraphy

of or relating to a telegraph

having a concise style; clipped: telegraphic speech

Derived Forms

telegraphically, adverb

Word Origin and History for telegraphic

adj.

1794, originally of semaphor, etc.; from telegraph + -ic. Electric telegraph sense is from 1823.