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Definition of telephonic

telephonic

/ˌtɛl.əˈfɑːn.ɪk/
tel · e · phon · ic
Adverb:telephonically
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• adjective

1

Relating to, conducted by, or transmitted via a telephone or telecommunications network.

Example

"The hiring manager scheduled a brief telephonic interview before inviting the final candidates to the office."

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• Rhymes for telephonic

• Nearby Words

telepathically
telepathy
telephone
telephonic
telephonically
telephonist
telephoto

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'telephone' and the suffix '-ic', ultimately deriving from the Ancient Greek 'tēle' (far off) and 'phōnē' (voice or sound).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Telephonic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/telephonic
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