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I don't think the Greek roots of the word matter to our understanding of the modern word. It does look more like radio and that the words "wireless phone" are t
by soneca 7y ago
I don't think the Greek roots of the word matter to our understanding of the modern word. It does look more like radio and that the words "wireless phone" are there only for clicks.
- perl4ever 7y agoWasn't the telephone switchboard invented a little after the telephone itself? Not to mention, dialing came even later, right?
- dmos62 7y agoIf someone asks you for your phone, you won't ponder if they mean your "far voice". However, if we start discussing what is a phone and isn't (does it have to dial?), then suddently etymology is very relevant. I personally love etymology, because it let's you cut through the not-always-useful baggage accumulated around words.