Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tele
Prefix
ˈtɛli
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘distant’ or ‘far off’.
Examples
- Telecommunication: Communication over a distance by cable, telegraph, telephone, or broadcasting.
- Television: A system for converting sound and picture into electrical signals and transmitting them by radio waves.
- Telephoto: A type of camera lens that allows for taking pictures of objects that are far away.
Meaning
It is commonly used in words connected to communication or vision over long distances.
Synonyms
- Distance
- Remote
- Long-distance