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nontelescopic

nontelescopic

8.1
Not able to become longer or shorter by sliding parts
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnˌtɛlɪˈskɒpɪk/
  • Specialized
: 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

nonretractable
vsnontelescopic
1 7.9

Not able to be pulled back after you pull it out

refers specifically to inability to extend or collapse telescopically
nontelescoping
vsnontelescopic
  • Specialized
8.9

Does not have parts that slide to change length

has the same meaning but is a different word form
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
5 6.2

Able to see very distant things clearly

How Telescopic

telescopic
1 6.1
extendable
2 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.