Word Knowledge · Question 269

Question 269 of 280

In words such as telescope and telegraph, the prefix tele- means

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Correct answer to question 269 (Word Knowledge): far or distant

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The Greek prefix tele- means far or distant, so a telescope views distant objects and a telegraph sends messages over distance.

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