telescopic

tele·scop·ic

adj \ˌte-lə-ˈskä-pik\

Definition of TELESCOPIC

1

a : of, relating to, or performed with a telescope b : suitable for seeing or magnifying distant objects

2

: seen or discoverable only by a telescope <telescopic stars>

3

: able to discern objects at a distance

4

: having parts that telescope

— tele·scop·i·cal·ly \-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of TELESCOPIC

1. The rifle has a telescopic sight.

First Known Use of TELESCOPIC

1705

Rhymes with TELESCOPIC

arthroscopic, cryoscopic, endoscopic, Ethiopic, fluoroscopic, gastroscopic, gyroscopic, hygroscopic, isotopic, lycanthropic, macroscopic, microscopic, misanthropic, periscopic, philanthropic, stroboscopic