altiscope
|al-ti-scope|
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/ˈæltɪskoʊp/
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/ˈæltɪskəʊp/
viewing high objects
Etymology
Etymology Information
'altiscope' originates from the Latin word 'altus,' meaning 'high,' and the Greek word 'skopein,' meaning 'to look or examine.'
Historical Evolution
'altiscope' was formed by combining the Latin 'altus' and Greek 'skopein' to create a term for an instrument that allows viewing at higher elevations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for viewing high objects,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to view objects at a higher elevation than the observer.
The scientist used an altiscope to observe the birds nesting on the cliff.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/05 09:36