What is tele meaning?

Tele is a prefix that comes from the Greek word "tele-" which means "distant" or "far-off". It is often used to indicate communication over a distance, such as in the words "telephone" (communication over a distance using sound) and "television" (communication over a distance using video).

The prefix can also be used to indicate something is done remotely or at a distance, such as "telecommute" (working from a distant location) and "telemedicine" (remote medical consultation and treatment).

In some cases, tele can also have a philosophical or metaphysical connotation, such as in the word "teleology" which refers to the study of purpose or goal-directedness in natural phenomena.