telescopically
gb/tˈɛləskəpɪkəli/ us/tˈɛləskəpɪkəli/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adverb
technical
C1
property
1
with a sliding, extendable mechanism
In a way that can slide to become longer or shorter.
Usage pattern:
[something] extends telescopically; telescopically adjustable [something]
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse this with 'microscopically' (very small) or 'telepathically' (mind-to-mind).
Synonyms
collapsibly (Emphasizes that it can fold/shorten for storage.)
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extendably (Emphasizes the ability to lengthen.)
Antonyms
rigidly (Without the ability to slide, extend, or collapse.)
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fixedly (Not adjustable in length.)
Collocations
telescopically adjustable
|telescopically extend
|telescopically extended
|telescopically collapsed
|telescopically mounted
|telescopically sliding
|telescopically connected
|telescopically fitted
|telescopically deployed
|telescopically retract
Themes
tools
|engineering
|products
|design
Examples
- The ladder extends telescopically to reach the top shelf.
- The tripod legs lock in place after sliding telescopically.
- The camera boom retracts telescopically for easier transport.
Learner examples
- The pole extends telescopically.
- This handle is telescopically adjustable.
adverb
literary
C2
property
2
as if seen through a telescope
As if you are looking through a telescope from far away.
Usage pattern:
see [something] telescopically
Synonyms
from afar (Neutral phrasing without the telescope image.)
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distantly (Emphasizes distance rather than magnification.)
Antonyms
closely (From a short distance or with careful near attention.)
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at close range (Specifically contrasts with far-away viewing.)
Collocations
view telescopically
|see telescopically
|observe telescopically
|appear telescopically
Themes
science
|perception
|nature
Examples
- From the ridge, the town lay below, seen almost telescopically through the haze.
- The ship looked small to the naked eye but clearer when viewed telescopically.
- He described the landscape telescopically, focusing on distant details.
Learner examples
- We could see the moon telescopically.
adverb
formal
C2
property
3
in a compressed, foreshortened way
In a shortened way that leaves out many details.
Usage pattern:
present [something] telescopically; telescopically compress [something]
Synonyms
in brief (More common and less metaphorical.)
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concisely (Focuses on short, clear wording rather than compressed time/events.)
Antonyms
in detail (Includes many specifics rather than compressing them.)
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at length (Treated in a long, expanded way.)
Collocations
telescopically compressed
|present telescopically
|telescopically condense
|telescopically narrated
|telescopically summarized
|telescopically arranged
Themes
writing
|media
|time
|communication
Examples
- The documentary covers fifty years of history telescopically, jumping between key moments.
- In the novel, the war is telescopically narrated in a single chapter.
- The report telescopically compresses multiple projects into one overview.
Learner examples
- The story is told telescopically.
Grammar
Dictionary form
telescopically
IPA
GB/tˈɛləskəpɪkəli/
US/tˈɛləskəpɪkəli/
Syllables & stress
tele - scop - ic - ally (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (tele)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: telescopically
- Plural: telescopicallies
Expressions
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