telephoto
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for telephoto, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Describing a camera lens built to make distant subjects appear large and close up.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use telephoto
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from tele- ("far") and photo ("light/photograph").
Full origin of telephoto →Frequently asked questions
What does “telephoto” mean?
The word “telephoto” means describing a camera lens built to make distant subjects appear large and close up. In plain terms, a camera lens (or photo) that zooms in on things that are far away.
How do you use “telephoto” in a sentence?
Here is “telephoto” used in a sentence: “She switched to a telephoto lens to photograph the eagle across the valley.”
What part of speech is “telephoto”?
Depending on how it is used, “telephoto” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “telephoto” have?
“Telephoto” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: describing a camera lens built to make distant subjects appear large and close up.