telescopically

C2 Topic:Numbers & Quantity
adv Freq #625950

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    By means of a telescope.

    That distant planet can only be observed telescopically.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a way that slides or extends parts within one another.

    The legs of the tripod adjust telescopically to any height.

Etymology

From telescopic + -ally.

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