dioptres

di·op·ter

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-op-ter]
- /daɪˈɒp tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-op-ter]
- /daɪˈɒp tər/

Definitions of dioptres word

noun dioptres Optics. a unit of measure of the refractive power of a lens, having the dimension of the reciprocal of length and a unit equal to the reciprocal of one meter. Abbreviation: D. 1
noun dioptres an instrument, invented by Hipparchus, to measure the apparent diameter of the sun or moon or to estimate the size or elevation of distant objects. 1
noun dioptres plural of dioptre. 0

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Origin of dioptres

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < Latin dioptra < Greek: instrument for measuring height or levels, equivalent to di- di-3 + op- (for ópsesthai to see) + -tra noun suffix of means

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Parts of speech for Dioptres

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dioptres popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% 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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