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telescopic

[tel-uh-skop-ik]

adjective

of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a telescope.

capable of magnifying distant objects: a telescopic lens.

obtained by means of a telescope: a telescopic view of the moon.

seen by a telescope; visible only through a telescope.

capable of viewing objects from a distance; farseeing: a telescopic eye.

EXPAND

consisting of parts that slide one within another like the tubes of a jointed telescope and are thus capable of being extended or shortened.

COLLAPSE

Also, tel·e·scop·i·cal.

Origin:
1695–1705; telescope + -ic

Related forms

tel·e·scop·i·cal·ly, adverb

non·tel·e·scop·ic, adjective

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telescopic (ˌtɛlɪˈskɒpɪk)

—*adj*
1.	of or relating to a telescope
2.	seen through or obtained by means of a telescope
3.	visible only with the aid of a telescope
4.	able to see far
5.	having or consisting of parts that telescope: a telescopic umbrella

tele'scopically

—*adv*

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