aperture

Meanings

• noun

  An opening or hole in a solid object, especially a large one in a structure such as a building or a picture in a camera.

  - "The aperture of the door was too small for the large piece of furniture to pass through."
  - "In photography, the aperture of a lens can be adjusted to control the amount of light that enters the camera."

• noun

  A small opening in a wall or other barrier, especially one that can be opened and closed.

  - "The guard stood watch at the aperture of the prison gate."
  - "The aperture of the safe could only be opened with a combination."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aperture
perturb , disturb , curriculum , inferno , mercurial , turbulent

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Variants

List of all variants of aperture that leads to same result
aperture , apertures

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'apertus' meaning open.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest aperture on a camera lens is often referred to as 'f/1' or 'f/1.4', while the largest aperture is often referred to as 'f/22' or 'f/32'.

2. In architecture, an aperture can also refer to an opening in a dome or a vault.

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Related Concepts

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1. Iris: In photography, the iris is the part of the lens that controls the aperture.

2. F-stop: In photography, the F-stop is a measure of the size of the aperture.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'aperture' can refer to an opening or a revelation. In photography, it is a key concept that affects the depth of field and exposure. In architecture, an aperture can be a window or an opening in a wall.

How to Memorize "aperture"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large hole or opening. Think about how it can be used in different contexts, such as a door or a window.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aperture' with the idea of an opening or a hole.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Open Doors' to remember the definition of aperture as an opening.

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