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- [dahy-op-trik]
- /daɪˈɒp trɪk/
- /daɪˈɔptrɪk/
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- [dahy-op-trik]
- /daɪˈɒp trɪk/
Definitions of dioptric word
- adjective dioptric Optics. pertaining to dioptrics: dioptric images. 1
- adjective dioptric Optics, Ophthalmology. noting or pertaining to refraction or refracted light. 1
- adjective dioptric of or concerned with dioptrics 0
- adjective dioptric of or denoting refraction or refracted light 0
- adjective dioptric of optical lenses or the method of numbering them according to their refractive powers; dioptral 0
- adjective dioptric of dioptrics; refractive 0
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Origin of dioptric
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
From the Greek word dioptrikós, dating back to 1625-35. See diopter, -ic
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Parts of speech for Dioptric
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dioptric popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
dioptric usage trend in Literature
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