teleseme

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noun

A system of apparatus for electric signals providing for automatic transmission of a number of predetermined signals or calls, as in connection with hotel annunciators.

OriginAncient Greek σῆμᾰ →
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Meanings

nounteleseme (plural telesemes)

plural telesemes

  1. datedA system of apparatus for electric signals providing for automatic transmission of a number of predetermined signals or calls, as in connection with hotel annunciators.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekσῆμᾰ“sign”
  2. Englishteleseme

From tele- + Ancient Greek σῆμᾰ (sêmă, “sign”).

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APA

teleseme. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teleseme

MLA

“teleseme.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teleseme. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “teleseme,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teleseme.

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