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electronic mail

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Email (the system).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An email.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, rare

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3

noun

Meaning 3

(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • you cannot send packages by electronic mail

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: e-mail, email

Antonyms: snail mail

Broader terms: electronic communication

Narrower terms: freemail, spam, junk e-mail

History

Etymology

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