teleprinter Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: T EH1 L AH0 P R IH1 N T ER0
What Does Teleprinter Mean?
Teleprinter is used as a noun meaning Synonym of teletype, a telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols.
Teleprinter at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | teletypewriter, teletype machine and telex |
| Plural | teleprinters |
Teleprinter Definition (Noun)
- Synonym of teletype, a telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols.
Noun
- A combined electromechanical typewriter and printer, often with an integrated paper tape reader/printer, connected to others or to a computer via the telephone system.
Synonyms of Teleprinter
Teleprinter synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Teleprinter
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Teleprinter in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
teleprinter (plural teleprinters)
Origin of Teleprinter
From tele- (“far, distant, telegraph”) + printer.
Questions People Ask About Teleprinter
What part of speech is teleprinter?
Teleprinter is a noun.
What is another word for teleprinter?
You can replace teleprinter with words such as teletypewriter, teletype machine and telex. See the full list of teleprinter synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of teleprinter?
The plural of teleprinter is teleprinters.