kaleidoscopic

Meanings

• noun

  An object that can be shaken to produce many reflecting surfaces, producing an ever-changing pattern of images.

  - "The kaleidoscope produced beautiful patterns when shaken."
  - "John enjoyed looking at the colorful designs in his kaleidoscope."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˌlaɪdəˈskɑːpɪk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1977315"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kaleidoscopic
jocose , locomotive , agose , positive

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Variants

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kaleidoscope , kaleidoscopes , kaleidoscopic , kaleidoscopically

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'kaleidoskopos', meaning 'observing a beautiful form'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks believed that the kaleidoscope was a tool for seeing the world in a new and magical way.

2. The inventor of the kaleidoscope, David Brewster, was also a scientist and writer.

3. The word 'kaleidoscope' comes from the Greek words 'kalein' (to see) and 'skopein' (to observe).

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Related Concepts

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1. optical instrument: The kaleidoscope is an optical instrument that creates patterns through the reflection and refraction of light.

2. pattern: The ever-changing patterns produced by a kaleidoscope are a result of the reflection and refraction of light through its many reflecting surfaces.

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Culture

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The kaleidoscope has been a popular toy and source of inspiration for artists since its invention in the late 1800s. It has been used as a metaphor for change and diversity in literature and music.

How to Memorize "kaleidoscopic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tube with mirrors inside that creates intricate patterns when shaken.
   - Visualize the different colors and shapes that appear when you look through the kaleidoscope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kaleidoscope' with the idea of change and diversity.
   - Think of a colorful, ever-changing pattern when you hear the word 'kaleidoscope'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym KALEIDOSCOPE to remember the definition: 'K' for kaleidoscope, 'A' for an object that, 'L' for creates, 'E' for ever-changing, 'I' for intricate, 'D' for designs, 'O' for optical, and 'P' for patterns.
   - Create a mental image of a kaleidoscope to help remember the definition.

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