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telescopically

telescopically

1 7.9
To extend and fold in parts that slide into each other
  • adverb
  • /tɛlɪˈskoʊpɪkli/
: telescópicamente
  • Telescopically, the star cluster reveals underlying patterns that are not visible to the naked eye.
  • it appears telescopically

Examples

  • The antenna can be extended telescopically for better reception.

  • The camera lens moves telescopically to zoom in and out smoothly.

  • The ladder unfolds telescopically, making it easy to store when not in use.

  • The artist painted telescopically, creating layers that draw the viewer in.

  • Can you explain how the mechanism works telescopically?

  • The astronomer explained how telescopically observing the moon allows for detailed study of its craters.

  • Telescopically, one can observe the distinct features of distant galaxies more clearly than with unaided vision.

Antonyms

fixedly
2 4.8

Someone looks at something without moving their eyes

statically
1 6.3

In a way that does not move or change

Surface Forms

telescopically positive

Morphology

telescopically = telescopic (transparent) = telescope + ic + ally

Formed regularly from 'telescopic' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally'; the meaning is predictable from the base.

Etymology

The word telescopically comes from tele- meaning 'far' and -scope meaning 'to look', as in telescope, a tool that 'looks far'. So when something moves telescopically it stretches or slides in parts like a telescope, letting sections extend and pull back.