catoptrics

ca·top·trics

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of catoptrics word

noun catoptrics the branch of optics concerned with reflection, esp the formation of images by mirrors 3
noun plural catoptrics the branch of optics dealing with the reflection of light from mirrors or mirrorlike surfaces 3
noun catoptrics the branch of optics dealing with the formation of images by mirrors. 1
noun catoptrics The branch of optics that deals with reflection. 1
noun catoptrics plural of catoptric. 0

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Origin of catoptrics

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 Catoptrics

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Catoptrics

catoptrics 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 53% 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.

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Synonyms for catoptrics

noun catoptrics

optical fiber — optical fibre
dioptrics — the branch of geometrical optics dealing with the formation of images by lenses.
fibre optics — optical fibre

All 3 Synonyms of catoptrics