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catadioptric

cat·a·di·op·tric
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kat-uh-dahy-op-trik]
    • /ˌkæt ə daɪˈɒp trɪk/
    • /kˌateɪdɪˈɒptrɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kat-uh-dahy-op-trik]
    • /ˌkæt ə daɪˈɒp trɪk/

Definitions of catadioptric word

  • adjective catadioptric involving a combination of reflecting and refracting components 3
  • adjective catadioptric designating an optical system, as in some telescopes or cameras, involving both reflection and refraction 3
  • adjective catadioptric pertaining to or produced by both reflection and refraction. 1
  • adjective catadioptric (optics) Of or pertaining to optical systems that employ both refractive (dioptric) and reflective (catoptric) elements. 0

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Origin of catadioptric

First appearance:

before 1715
One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1715-25; cata- + dioptric

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Catadioptric

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

catadioptric popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

catadioptric usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with catadioptric

  • what is a catadioptric telescope?
  • how does a catadioptric telescope work?

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