Etymology

radiogram

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Today it means: Synonym of radiograph (“an image, often a photographic negative, produced by radiation other than ordinary light; especially an X-ray photograph”). Full definition →

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radiogram · noun1

From radio- (prefix denoting radioactivity or radiation) + -gram (suffix denoting something drawn, written, or otherwise recorded).

radiogram · noun2

Probably either: * from radio- (prefix denoting radio broadcasting) + -gram (suffix denoting something drawn, written, or otherwise recorded); or * a clipping of radio(tele)gram.

radiogram · noun3

Either: * a blend of radio + gram(ophone); or * a clipping of radiogram(ophone).

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