was wotd|2006|April|12
English
Etymology
From AGr. polytonic|�α�� (tachu) "swift" and -graphy < polytonic|-γ�α�ία (graphia) "writing, record"

Pronunciation
IPA|/tæ'kɪgr�fi�/
audio|en-us-tachygraphy.ogg|Audio (US)

Noun
tachygraphy

1. The art and practice of rapid writing.
2. stenography|Stenography or shorthand as done in ancient and mediæval times.

Translations
the art and practice of rapid writing (1)

French: tachygraphie f
mid

stenography as done in ancient times (2)

French: tachygraphie f
mid

See also
calligraphy
stenography

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• 2007-04-23 22:14 - ArielGlenn - /* Etymology */ change to use ancient greek template not modern greek one, other cleanup

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