tachygraphy

(ta kigrə fē, tə-)

noun

the art or use of rapid writing; esp., ancient Greek and Roman shorthand or the medieval cursive writing, with abbreviations, etc., in these languages

Origin: tachy- + -graphy

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See tachygraphy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The art or practice of rapid writing or shorthand, especially the stenography of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
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