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 of tachygraphy
tachy- + -graphytachygraphy
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tachygraphy
noun
The art or practice of rapid writing or shorthand, especially the stenography of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
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Noun
(uncountable)
- The art and practice of rapid writing.
- Stenography or shorthand as done in ancient and mediæval times.
Origin
tachy- +"Ž -graphy
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