Telescope
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 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.”
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Multiple 'e' occurrences; 'tele-' prefix with '-scope' suffix
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13 points; good for using common prefix-suffix patterns
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