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  • A combining form usually signifying an instrument for viewing (with the eye) or observing (in any way).

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  • suffix Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.

Etymologies

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Ancient Greek σκοπέω (skopeo, "examine, inspect, look to or into, consider").

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