English Words Starting With T

• teleobjective lens

  nounLow
  /ˌtɛlɪəbˈdʒɛktɪv ˈlɛnz/A camera lens with a long focal length, designed to magnify distant subjects.
• teleological argument

  nounC2
  /ˌtiːliəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈɑːɡjumənt/A philosophical argument for the existence of God based on evidence of design or purpose in the natural world.
• teleology

  nounC2 / Academic / Low-frequency
  /ˌtiː.liˈɒl.ə.dʒi/The philosophical study or assumption that phenomena are directed toward some end or purpose, that design or purpose is inherent in nature or history.
• teleonomy

  nounC2
  /ˌtɛlɪˈɒnəmi/The property of being goal-directed or purpose-driven in living systems, distinct from actual intention.
• teleost

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈtɛlɪɒst/A large and diverse group of bony fish characterized by a bony skeleton, typically with ray-finned fins.
• telepath

  nounverbLow
  /ˈtɛl.ɪ.pæθ/A person with the supposed ability to communicate thoughts or read minds directly without using normal sensory channels.
• telepathist

  nounC2/Rare
  /təˈlɛp.ə.θɪst/A person who practises telepathy; a mind-reader.
• telepathize

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
  /təˈlɛpəθaɪz/To communicate thoughts or feelings directly from one mind to another without using speech, writing, or other sensory means.
• telepathy

  nounC2
  /təˈlɛpəθi/The ability to communicate directly from one mind to another without using speech, writing, or any other conventional signs or signals.
• telepherique

  nounC1
  /ˌtel.ɪˈfer.ɪk/A transportation system using a series of cabins or gondolas suspended from a moving cable, typically for carrying passengers up mountains or across difficult terrain.
• telephone

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2 (Very High Frequency)
  /ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊn/A device with a handset or keypad for transmitting and receiving sound, especially speech, over long distances using electrical signals.
• telephone answering machine

  nounMedium
  /ˈtelɪfəʊn ˈɑːnsərɪŋ məˈʃiːn/A device that automatically answers telephone calls and records messages.
• telephone bank

  nounB2-C1
  /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn bæŋk/A centralised facility where a large number of operators work at telephones, primarily to handle a high volume of inbound or outbound calls for a specific purpose.
• telephone banking

  nounC1
  /ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊn ˈbæŋ.kɪŋ/A banking service allowing customers to perform transactions and get account information over the telephone using an automated system or speaking with a representative.
• telephone book

  nounC1
  /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn bʊk/A printed directory listing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals and businesses in a specific area.
• telephone booth

  nounC1
  /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn buːð/A small enclosed or semi-enclosed structure, typically in a public place, containing a payphone for private conversations.
• telephone box

  nounB1
  /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn bɒks/A small enclosed booth or kiosk in a public place, containing a payphone for public use.
• telephone directory

  nounB1
  /ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊn daɪˌrek.tər.i/A book or online listing of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals, businesses, and organizations in a specific area.
• telephone exchange

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/A central location where telephone calls are connected manually or automatically between different lines or circuits.
• telephone number

  nounVery High (A1)
  /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn ˈnʌmbə/A unique numerical sequence assigned to a specific telephone line, used for making connections between callers.

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