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tachygraphy

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Tachygraphy (noun) means the skill of writing very quickly.

noun
1
The skill of writing very quickly.
2
A form of shorthand writing used in ancient and medieval periods.
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Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ταχυγράφος (takhugráphos); on the surface it looks like tachy- ("fast") plus -graphy ("writing").

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What is the meaning of tachygraphy?
"tachygraphy" (noun) means the skill of writing very quickly.
What is another word for tachygraphy?
Other words for "tachygraphy" include stenography, shorthand.
What are the different meanings of tachygraphy?
"tachygraphy" has 2 main meanings: 1. The skill of writing very quickly; 2. A form of shorthand writing used in ancient and medieval periods.

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