SINCE 1828

periscopic

adjective peri·scop·ic \ ˌper-ə-ˈskä-pik \

Definition of periscopic

1 : providing a view all around or on all sides

periscopic lens

2 : of or relating to a periscope

First Known Use of periscopic

1803

in the meaning defined at sense 1

See Words from the same year

NEW! Time Traveler

Medical Dictionary

periscopic

adjective peri·scop·ic \ ˌper-ə-ˈskäp-ik \

medical Definition of periscopic

: giving a distinct image of objects viewed obliquely as well as those in a direct line

Learn More about periscopic

See words that rhyme with periscopic

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up periscopic? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

WORD OF THE DAY

cathexis

play

investment of mental or emotional energy

BROWSE DICTIONARY

periscii

periscope

periscopic

perish

perishable

Test Your Vocabulary

Odd Habits and Quirks Quiz

Which of the following best describes an easily irritated person?

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

2017 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

How we chose 'feminism'

Words of the Year: 1066

Or, Why Pig Meat is Called 'Pork' and Cow Meat is Called 'Beef'

Literally

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Is Singular 'They' a Better Choice?

The awkward case of 'his or her'

Word Games

Odd Habits and Quirks Quiz

Test your knowledge of strange human behaviors.

Take the quiz

More Confusing Words—Quiz

How many of these commonly confused words do you know?

Take the quiz

True or False?

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

Take the quiz

SCRABBLE® Sprint

SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!

Play the game

periscopic

Definition of periscopic

First Known Use of periscopic

Medical Dictionary

periscopic

medical Definition of periscopic

Learn More about periscopic