telescopicallyadv.

Brit.

/ˌtɛlᵻˈskɒpᵻkli/, U.S.

/ˌtɛləˈskɑpək(ə)li/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: telescopic adj., -ally suffix.

Etymology: < telescopic adj. + -ally suffix; compare -ically suffix. Compare earlier telescopical adj.

1. By means of a telescope; as seen through a telescope; with regard to the use of the telescope. Also figurative.

ΘΚΠ

the world > physical sensation > sight and vision > visibility > [adverb] > by telescope

telescopically1807

the world > space > distance > distance or farness > [adverb] > out of range of sight

telescopically1807

1807 S. Weston Fragments Oriental Lit. p. viii The second character, to sweep, is a term we also use in speaking astronomically and telescopically of the heavens.

1861 G. F. Chambers Handbk. Descr. Astron. i. i. 4 When telescopically examined.

1879 S. Newcomb & E. S. Holden Astron. for Schools & Coll. ii. xi. 373 Telescopically..we might classify them [sc. Uranus and Neptune] with Mercury and Venus, but the spectroscope reveals a constitution entirely different from that of any other planets.

1947 J. Steinbeck Pearl ii. 21 Across the estuary from the town one section of mangroves stood clear and telescopically defined.

2007 J. Mullaney Herschel Objects vii. 86 While it [sc. the Triangulum or Pinwheel Galaxy] has been glimpsed with the unaided-eye.., telescopically it is easy to pass right over it in sweeping.

2. By sliding one part into or out of another, in the manner of the sliding tubes of an extendable hand-held telescope.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > extension in space > reduction in size or extent > [adverb] > like a telescope

telescopically1855

the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > longitudinal extent > [adverb] > so as to be adjustable in length

telescopically1855

1855 Mech. Mag. 19 May 475/2 This invention consists in manufacturing tubes of such diameter that they shall fit one within the other telescopically.

1894 S. Baring-Gould Queen of Love I. vi. 67 It appeared as though the pole were collapsing telescopically.

1921 Pop. Mech. June 843/2 It consists of an upright iron stand that is bolted to the floor, and in which slides telescopically a circular post for carrying the shoe.

1975 New Scientist 9 Jan. 68/2 The car control might retract telescopically into the dashboard when not in use.

2005 Railway Age Jan. 72/2 The platform may be extended telescopically over a length of 138 inches.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	telescopically
释义	telescopicallyadv. Brit. /ˌtɛlᵻˈskɒpᵻkli/, U.S. /ˌtɛləˈskɑpək(ə)li/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: telescopic adj., -ally suffix. Etymology: < telescopic adj. + -ally suffix; compare -ically suffix. Compare earlier telescopical adj. 1. By means of a telescope; as seen through a telescope; with regard to the use of the telescope. Also figurative. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > sight and vision > visibility > [adverb] > by telescope telescopically1807 the world > space > distance > distance or farness > [adverb] > out of range of sight telescopically1807 1807 S. Weston Fragments Oriental Lit. p. viii The second character, to sweep, is a term we also use in speaking astronomically and telescopically of the heavens. 1861 G. F. Chambers Handbk. Descr. Astron. i. i. 4 When telescopically examined. 1879 S. Newcomb & E. S. Holden Astron. for Schools & Coll. ii. xi. 373 Telescopically..we might classify them [sc. Uranus and Neptune] with Mercury and Venus, but the spectroscope reveals a constitution entirely different from that of any other planets. 1947 J. Steinbeck Pearl ii. 21 Across the estuary from the town one section of mangroves stood clear and telescopically defined. 2007 J. Mullaney Herschel Objects vii. 86 While it [sc. the Triangulum or Pinwheel Galaxy] has been glimpsed with the unaided-eye.., telescopically it is easy to pass right over it in sweeping. 2. By sliding one part into or out of another, in the manner of the sliding tubes of an extendable hand-held telescope. ΘΚΠ the world > space > extension in space > reduction in size or extent > [adverb] > like a telescope telescopically1855 the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > longitudinal extent > [adverb] > so as to be adjustable in length telescopically1855 1855 Mech. Mag. 19 May 475/2 This invention consists in manufacturing tubes of such diameter that they shall fit one within the other telescopically. 1894 S. Baring-Gould Queen of Love I. vi. 67 It appeared as though the pole were collapsing telescopically. 1921 Pop. Mech. June 843/2 It consists of an upright iron stand that is bolted to the floor, and in which slides telescopically a circular post for carrying the shoe. 1975 New Scientist 9 Jan. 68/2 The car control might retract telescopically into the dashboard when not in use. 2005 Railway Age Jan. 72/2 The platform may be extended telescopically over a length of 138 inches. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adv.1807
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