Periscope etymology

English

English word periscope comes from English peri- (a word of Ancient Greek origin, meaning around or surrounding, near) and English -scope (another word of Ancient Greek origin, denoting an instrument for viewing)

Detailed word origin of periscope

Dictionary entry Language Definition
peri- English (en) Around or surrounding:. Near:.
-scope English (en) Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
periscope English (en) (obsolete) : A general or comprehensive view.. A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility. (intransitive) To rise and peer around, in the manner of a periscope.. (transitive, or, intransitive, Internet) To broadcast live video stream using Periscope (app) app via phone or tablet.

Words with the same origin as periscope

Descendants of -scope

bioscope

Descendants of peri-

pericardiocentesis