pancratic

/pænˈkrætɪk/
adjective
  1. Having the ability to adjust or vary; especially describing a lens that can change its focal length (a zoom lens).
    • Modern pancratic eyepieces allow astronomers to change magnification smoothly.
    • He preferred a pancratic telescope because it could adapt to both wide views and close-ups.
    • The pancratic lens on the camera let the photographer zoom in on distant birds without moving.
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