What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Macrocosm vs Telescope - What's the difference?

macrocosm | telescope |

As a noun macrocosm

is a complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.

As a verb telescope is

.

macrocosm

Noun

(en noun)
  • A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.
  • (used absolutely ) The universe.
  • Antonyms

    * microcosm

    Derived terms

    * macrocosmic

    See also

    * macroworld ----

    telescope

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A monocular optical instrument possessing magnification for observing distant objects, especially in astronomy.
  • Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope).
  • Derived terms

    * telescopic * radio telescope * reflecting telescope * refracting telescope * terrestrial telescope

    Verb

    (telescop)
  • To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope.
  • To slide or pass one within another, after the manner of the sections of a small telescope or spyglass.
  • To come into collision, as railway cars, in such a manner that one runs into another.
  • See also

    * binoculars * microscope