telescope — an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer and larger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer and larger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteləskoʊp/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor uses his telescope to spy on aliens, but he only finds his cat on the roof.
- The scientist discovered a new planet using a high-tech telescope.
- During the meteor shower, we set up our telescope in the backyard.
telescope
NOUN[/ˈteləskoʊp/]
an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer and larger
Making distant stars appear closer
Through the telescope's scope, we find new hope!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek, composed of tele meaning 'far' or 'distant' and scope meaning 'to see' or 'view'. The term was coined in the early 17th century to describe the optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, gaining widespread use after Galileo's improvements to the device.
Breakdown
tele- (far, distant) + -scope (to see, view). The suffix -scope derives from Greek skopein, meaning 'to look at' or 'to examine'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor uses his telescope to spy on aliens, but he only finds his cat on the roof.”
“The scientist discovered a new planet using a high-tech telescope.”
“During the meteor shower, we set up our telescope in the backyard.”
“He bought an expensive telescope but uses it mostly to watch his neighbor's barbecue party.”
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