Definition of TACHYGRAPHY

tachygraphy

Meanings

Noun

  • a method of writing rapidly
  • The art and practice of rapid writing.
  • Stenography or shorthand as done in ancient and medieval times.

Origin / Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ταχυγράφος (takhugráphos). By surface analysis, tachy- (“fast”) + -graphy (“writing”).

Scrabble Score: 28

tachygraphy is not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
tachygraphy is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
tachygraphy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 27

tachygraphy is a valid Words With Friends word