telematica
telematics
noun teh-leh-MAH-tee-kah Rare
Origin: Blend of telecomunicazione and informatica, coined in the 1970s.
Also means
information technology
Usage Note
Telematica is the field combining telecommunications and computer science — roughly equivalent to 'information and communications technology' (ICT). It is feminine and is used in academic, technical, and corporate contexts. The adjective is telematico: sistema telematico (telematics system).
Examples
"Studia telematica all'università."
Natural Translation
She studies information technology at university.
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