noun

(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

verb

communicate electronically on the computer

Roots

elektronelectro- · Greek · amber (electronic)

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Where does email come from?

The word email breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root electro-, from Greek elektron (“amber (electronic)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.