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periscopic

periscopic

1 8.1
Giving a wide view that shows things around you
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɛrəˈskɒpɪk/
translation icon : periscópico
  • The periscopic lens allows for a broader view.

Examples

  • The camera's periscopic lens allowed the photographer to capture the entire landscape in one shot.

  • Engineers designed a periscopic viewing system for the tank to improve visibility.

  • With its periscopic mirror, the device could see around corners and obstacles.

  • With its periscopic design, the camera captures everything around.

  • The periscopic design of the submarine's viewing window allows the crew to see clearly in all directions while remaining submerged.

  • In the newly designed car, the periscopic rearview mirror offers an expanded field of vision for enhanced safety.

  • The telescope has a periscopic feature that enables astronomers to observe the night sky from different angles without changing the setup.

Synonyms

panoramic
vsperiscopic
15 4.9

A very wide view of land or a city from high up

gives an all-around view rather than a single wide scene
fisheye
vsperiscopic
7.4

Having a very wide, curved view that bends straight lines

gives a wide all-around view without such distortion

Antonyms

restricted
18 3.9

Limited so only certain people can see or use it

How Wide

omnidirectional
  • Specialized
1 7.9
periscopic
1 8.1
panoramic
15 4.9
broad
469 3.7

Surface Forms

periscopic positive

Morphology

periscopic = periscope (transparent) = periscope + ic

Formed by straightforward suffixation of the noun 'periscope' with '-ic', yielding an adjective 'relating to a periscope'.

Etymology

Periscopic comes from Greek parts peri- meaning 'around' and -scope meaning 'to look', the same pieces you see in perimeter and telescope. So something periscopic lets you 'look around' and gives a wide, all-around view.