tele-

1

a combining form meaning “distant,” especially “transmission over a distance,” used in the formation of compound words: telegraph.
Also tel-, telo-.

Origin of tele-

1
combining form representing Greek têle far, akin to télos end (see tele-2)

Words nearby tele-

telanthropus, telautograph, telchines, telco, tele, tele-, tele., teleboides, telecamera, telecanthus, telecast

Definition for tele- (2 of 2)

tele- 2

a combining form meaning “end,” “complete,” used in the formation of compound words: telestich.
Also tel-, teleo-, telo-.

Origin of tele-

2
combining form representing Greek télos end, and téleios perfected; akin to teleîn to fulfill

British Dictionary definitions for tele-

tele-

before a vowel tel-

combining form

at or over a distance; distant telescope; telegony; telekinesis; telemeter
television telecast
by means of or via telephone or television

Word Origin for tele-

from Greek tele far

Medical definitions for tele-

tele-

pref.

Distance; distant:teletherapy.

Scientific definitions for tele-

tele-

A prefix that means “at a distance,” as in telemetry.