Entity: TELEPHONE
A telephone is a telecommunications device that enables users to have conversations over great distances by converting sound into electronic signals.
TELEPHONE
Etymology
The word 'telephone' is derived from the Greek words 'tele', meaning distant, and 'phone', meaning voice or sound.
Definition
A telephone is a telecommunications device that enables two or more users to conduct a conversation when they are too far apart to be easily heard directly. It converts sound, typically the human voice, into electronic signals for transmission.
Historical Context
The invention of the telephone is credited to Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. It revolutionized communication by allowing real-time conversations over long distances.
Cultural Significance
The telephone has played a crucial role in connecting people globally, facilitating business communication, and maintaining social relationships.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include smartphones, landline phones, and video calling technologies.
See Also
An apparatus for transmission of sound or speech to a distant point, typically by an electric device.