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teletype

/ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.24 in modern English

Syllables
tele-type
IPA
/ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

noun

A telegram produced by this device.

noun

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

verb

To use a teletype.

Etymology

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.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/
  • British English: /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/

Inflected Forms

teletypes (plural) teletypes (present, singular) teletyping (participle, present) teletyped (participle, past) teletyped (past)

Derived Forms

radioteletype teletypic teletypist

Phrases

glass teletype

Synonyms

p r i n t g e l a h teleprinter teletyper

Questions

How do you pronounce teletype?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/.
What does teletype mean?
A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance.
Where does teletype come 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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