Where does “tele” come from?
tele (English) comes from English tele-, from Ancient Greek τῆλε, from Proto-Indo-European kʷelh₁- — to move; to turn, go round; turn, become.
tele (English): Alternative form of telly
Definitions
- Alternative form of telly
Ancestry of “tele”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | tele- | over a distance; television; telegraph |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | τῆλε | far off, afar, far away |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | kʷelh₁- | to move; to turn, go round; turn, become |
Words derived from “tele”