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nontelescopic

nontelescopic

8.1
Not able to become longer or shorter by sliding parts
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnˌtɛlɪˈskɒpɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no telescópico
  • The nontelescopic pole was preferred for its simplicity and strength.

Examples

  • The engineer designed a nontelescopic arm to maintain structural rigidity.

  • Unlike many camera lenses, this model uses a nontelescopic design to prevent mechanical failure.

  • The design uses a nontelescopic structure for stability.

  • Is this component nontelescopic?

  • The engineer designed a nontelescopic arm to maintain structural rigidity in the framework.

  • The nontelescopic pole was preferred for its simplicity and function in the construction project.

  • Unlike many camera lenses, this model features a nontelescopic design that enhances durability.

Synonyms

nontelescoping
vsnontelescopic
  • Specialized
8.9

Does not have parts that slide to change length

has the same meaning but is a different word form
nonretractable
vsnontelescopic
7.9

Not able to be pulled back after you pull it out

refers specifically to inability to extend or collapse telescopically
nonretractile
vsnontelescopic
9.9

Cannot be pulled back into a covering, for example claws that stay out

focuses on telescopic extension or collapse rather than simple retraction

Antonyms

telescopic
3 6.2

Able to see very distant things clearly

How Telescopic

telescopic
1 6.1
extendable
1 3.7
nontelescopic
  • Specialized
8.1

Surface Forms

nontelescopic positive

Morphology

nontelescopic = telescopic (transparent) = non + telescope + ic

The adjective is formed by negating 'telescopic' with the productive prefix 'non-', yielding the straightforward meaning 'not telescopic'.

Etymology

The word nontelescopic comes from non- 'not' and telescope, a tool used 'to look far'. So a nontelescopic pole or arm is 'not' able to extend or slide like a telescope and stays at one fixed length.