Telescope

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer and larger by collecting and focusing light or other electromagnetic radiation. Can also be used as a verb meaning to compress or condense.

“The Hubble telescope has captured stunning images of distant galaxies.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈtɛləskəʊp/

Syllables

tel·e·scope

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Synonyms

scopespyglassrefractor

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Multiple 'e' occurrences; 'tele-' prefix with '-scope' suffix

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Scrabble

13 points; good for using common prefix-suffix patterns

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