nontelescopic

Thân thiện

A scientist uses a nontelescopic instrument to examine a mineral sample.

Definition

Adjective 1. Not capable of telescoping or being extended and retracted: Describes an object, mechanism, or part that is fixed in length and does not consist of sliding sections. 2. Not related to or viewed through a telescope: Describes something that is not connected to the use, function, or characteristics of an optical telescope.

Usage and Examples

• The nontelescopic legs of the tripod make it very sturdy but less portable.
• For casual stargazing, she preferred the nontelescopic, naked-eye view of the constellations.
• This ladder is nontelescopic, so you cannot adjust its length.

Advanced Usage

• In Engineering/Design: Used to specify a fixed, one-piece construction versus a collapsible one. "The design called for a nontelescopic boom on the crane for maximum rigidity."
• In Astronomy/Observation: Can describe observations or data not gathered via telescopic means. "The study included nontelescopic historical records of supernovae."

Variants and Related Words

• Nontelescoping (adj.): Often used interchangeably with "nontelescopic," particularly when describing mechanical function. "A nontelescoping antenna."
• Fixed-length (adj.): A common synonym in mechanical contexts.
• Rigid (adj.): Emphasizes the lack of adjustable sections.
• Telescopic (adj.): The direct antonym, meaning capable of sliding sections or related to a telescope.

Synonyms

• Fixed
• Non-collapsible
• Non-extendable
• One-piece
• Solid

Antonyms

• Telescopic
• Telescoping
• Extendable
• Collapsible
• Retractable

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not telescopic

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nontelescoping