-gramcomb. form

Primary stress is retained by the usual stressed syllable of the preceding element and vowels may be reduced accordingly.

Origin: A borrowing from Greek. Etymon: Greek γράμμα.

Etymology: < ancient Greek γράμμα something written, letter (of the alphabet) (see grammar n.).The earlier English nouns with this ending mostly fall into three classes: (1) adaptations of actual or assumable Greek nouns in -γραμμα , derived from verbs comprising a preposition + γράϕειν to write, and expressing the result of the action of the verb, as anagram n., diagram n., epigram n., paragram n., programme n. (usually in the spelling programme , after French programme ); (2) compounds of a Greek noun with γράμμα , < legitimately assumable Greek types, as chronogram n., and (later) ideogram n., logogram n.; (3) compounds of a numeral with γράμμα , or more frequently with γραμμή line, of which the Greek type, where one exists, is a neuter adjective in -γραμμον , as monogram n.¹, hexagram n., pentagram n. A fourth kind of formation has one example in lipogram n. In the year 1855 the need for a shorter term for ‘telegraphic message’ was supplied by the introduction of telegram n. (previously proposed in 1852), which represents an irregular formation, as an adverb like τῆλε far (see tele- comb. form) could not correctly form a compound with a verb or noun, but which was found so convenient that it quickly became established, and has been adopted into several foreign languages. Later formations suggested by this word are the hybrids cablegram n. for ‘cable telegram’, pistolgram n. for an instantaneous photograph. Another recent formation, also suggested by telegram n., but not open to the same objection, is phonogram n. for the record of sound made by the phonograph. In the denominations of weight in the metric system, decagramme n. at deca- comb. form 2, kilogram n., etc., the element -gram , -gramme represents the word gram n.²

1. representing (chiefly) Greek γράμμα something written, letter (of the alphabet).

2. In various (often humorous) combinations based on telegram, denoting a message delivered by a representative of a commercial greetings company, esp. one outrageously dressed to amuse or embarrass the recipient, in the manner indicated by the first element, as Gorillagram (proprietary in the U.S.), Rambogram, strippergram, etc. See also kissogram n.

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1979 Maclean's 19 Nov. 17/1 For singing-telegram junkies bored by the same old song and dance, Cookie climbs into a furry suit to deliver Gorillagrams.

1980 Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 17 June tm104 Gorillagram. Eliot Corey Stein... Filed 12-11-78.

1981 N.Y. Times 20 Apr. 5/5 Mary Flatt..said its services include..the ‘Bellygram’, which is sung by a singer in a belly-dancing attire.

1982 Private Eye 16 July 22/4 (advt.) Singing telegrams, Gorillagrams,..Strip-a-Grams..for..anniversaries etc.

1983 ‘K. Bryson’ et al. Compl. Naff Guide 46 Send a girlfriend a male singing strippergram on her birthday.

1985 Time 24 June 72/3 Youngsters will soon be able to pop Rambo vitamins, and New Yorkers can send a Rambogram, in which a Stallone look-alike will deliver a birthday message or carry out a tough assignment.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1900; most recently modified version published online September 2021).

单词	-gram
释义	-gramcomb. form Primary stress is retained by the usual stressed syllable of the preceding element and vowels may be reduced accordingly. Origin: A borrowing from Greek. Etymon: Greek γράμμα. Etymology: < ancient Greek γράμμα something written, letter (of the alphabet) (see grammar n.).The earlier English nouns with this ending mostly fall into three classes: (1) adaptations of actual or assumable Greek nouns in -γραμμα , derived from verbs comprising a preposition + γράϕειν to write, and expressing the result of the action of the verb, as anagram n., diagram n., epigram n., paragram n., programme n. (usually in the spelling programme , after French programme ); (2) compounds of a Greek noun with γράμμα , < legitimately assumable Greek types, as chronogram n., and (later) ideogram n., logogram n.; (3) compounds of a numeral with γράμμα , or more frequently with γραμμή line, of which the Greek type, where one exists, is a neuter adjective in -γραμμον , as monogram n.¹, hexagram n., pentagram n. A fourth kind of formation has one example in lipogram n. In the year 1855 the need for a shorter term for ‘telegraphic message’ was supplied by the introduction of telegram n. (previously proposed in 1852), which represents an irregular formation, as an adverb like τῆλε far (see tele- comb. form) could not correctly form a compound with a verb or noun, but which was found so convenient that it quickly became established, and has been adopted into several foreign languages. Later formations suggested by this word are the hybrids cablegram n. for ‘cable telegram’, pistolgram n. for an instantaneous photograph. Another recent formation, also suggested by telegram n., but not open to the same objection, is phonogram n. for the record of sound made by the phonograph. In the denominations of weight in the metric system, decagramme n. at deca- comb. form 2, kilogram n., etc., the element -gram , -gramme represents the word gram n.² 1. representing (chiefly) Greek γράμμα something written, letter (of the alphabet). 2. In various (often humorous) combinations based on telegram, denoting a message delivered by a representative of a commercial greetings company, esp. one outrageously dressed to amuse or embarrass the recipient, in the manner indicated by the first element, as Gorillagram (proprietary in the U.S.), Rambogram, strippergram, etc. See also kissogram n. ΚΠ 1979 Maclean's 19 Nov. 17/1 For singing-telegram junkies bored by the same old song and dance, Cookie climbs into a furry suit to deliver Gorillagrams. 1980 Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 17 June tm104 Gorillagram. Eliot Corey Stein... Filed 12-11-78. 1981 N.Y. Times 20 Apr. 5/5 Mary Flatt..said its services include..the ‘Bellygram’, which is sung by a singer in a belly-dancing attire. 1982 Private Eye 16 July 22/4 (advt.) Singing telegrams, Gorillagrams,..Strip-a-Grams..for..anniversaries etc. 1983 ‘K. Bryson’ et al. Compl. Naff Guide 46 Send a girlfriend a male singing strippergram on her birthday. 1985 Time 24 June 72/3 Youngsters will soon be able to pop Rambo vitamins, and New Yorkers can send a Rambogram, in which a Stallone look-alike will deliver a birthday message or carry out a tough assignment. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1900; most recently modified version published online September 2021). < comb. form1979
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