catoptric

ca·top·trics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-top-triks]
- /kəˈtɒp trɪks/
- /kə.ˈtɒp.trɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-top-triks]
- /kəˈtɒp trɪks/

Definitions of catoptric word

noun catoptric the branch of optics dealing with the formation of images by mirrors. 1
noun catoptric (now only in the plural) The branch of optics dealing with reflection. 0
adjective catoptric of, relating to, or produced by mirrors or reflections. 0

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Origin of catoptric

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

1560-70; < Greekkatoptrikós, equivalent to kátoptr(on) mirror (kat- cat- + op- see + -tron suffix of instruments) +-ikos -ic; see -ics

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Parts of speech for Catoptric

noun

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catoptric 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

catoptric usage trend in Literature

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