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telescopic

[tel-uh-skop-ik] / ˌtɛl əˈskɒp ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
distant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
far far-flung far-off inaccessible isolated obscure remote removed secluded
WEAK
a piece abroad abstracted apart arm's length asunder away backwoods beyond range far back farther further in the background in the boonies in the distance in the sticks indirect middle of nowhere not home out of earshot out of range out of reach out-of-the-way outlying retired secret separate sequestered unapproachable ways wide of yonder
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approachable mingling public
WEAK
adjacent close friendly kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic warm

Example Sentences

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The new method, developed in the US, involved placing a lengthening nail - known as a motorised telescopic nail - on the surface of Alfie's femur, the long bone in the thigh.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Ahlgren used a telescopic crane to bring the overhead perspective into focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

These satellites are now increasingly obstructing telescopic space exploration, both on the ground and in space.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024

Scientists had hoped the probe would follow up on hints from telescopic surveys of an active plume erupting from Europa into space.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 2, 2024

In these two cases telescopic snapshots had been included, fuzzy 3-D color prints which he could barely make out.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick