telescopic

Relating to or resembling a telescope; capable of seeing or magnifying distant objects.

• 🇩🇪Sich auf ein Teleskop beziehend oder einem Teleskop ähnelnd; ferne Objekte vergrößernd oder sichtbar machend; aus ineinanderschiebbaren Teilen bestehend.

1. Visible only with a telescope C1 formal scientific

   Describes an object or phenomenon that is too faint or distant to be seen with the naked eye and requires a telescope to be observed.

   • The comet is a telescopic object, not visible without equipment.
   • Many distant galaxies are only telescopic sights.
   • The star is so faint it is purely telescopic.

   🇩🇪Teleskopisch

   Antonyme: nakednaked eyevisible

2. Capable of discerning distant objects C1 formal scientific

   Describes an instrument, especially a lens or device, that is designed to see or detect objects at a great distance.

   • The camera has a telescopic lens for wildlife photography.
   • His telescopic vision allowed him to spot the ship on the horizon.
   • The binoculars are highly telescopic, perfect for bird watching.

   🇩🇪Teleskopisch

   Synonyme: farseeinglongsightedtelephoto

3. Having parts that slide one within another B2 formal

   Describes an object, such as a tube or pole, that is made of sections which can slide into each other to extend or retract.

   • The mechanic used a telescopic magnet to retrieve the bolt.
   • The antenna is telescopic and can be collapsed for storage.
   • A telescopic handle makes the suitcase easy to pull.

   🇩🇪Teleskop-

   Synonyme: telescoping

• more telescopic comparative form
• most telescopic superlative form