lenticular

Meanings

• noun

  A type of lens that is shaped like a lens in the shape of a lens with concentric curves. It is often used in photography and optics to create a three-dimensional effect.

  - "The lenticular lens in my camera creates a stunning 3D effect in my photos."
  - "The astronomer used a lenticular telescope to study the distant galaxy."

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Pronunciation

1. /lɛnˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10677720"

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Synonyms

lentiform

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Rhymes

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mental , pentacle , temporal

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Variants

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lenticular

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'lenticula', meaning 'little lens'.

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Trivia

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1. Lenticular clouds are not actually lenses, but rather clouds that form in a lens-like shape.

2. The largest known lenticular lens is the Great Lens of Tenerife, which is located in the Canary Islands.

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Related Concepts

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1. Convex lens: A type of lens that is curved outward and diverges light rays.

2. Concave lens: A type of lens that is curved inward and converges light rays.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, lenticular lenses were used in divination and were believed to possess mystical powers. In literature, lenticular lenses have been used as symbols of insight and understanding.

How to Memorize "lenticular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lens with a wave-like shape. This is a lenticular lens.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lenticular' with the shape of a lens and the ability to create a 3D effect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'lenticular' as 'lens' + 'ticular' - think of a lens with multiple layers.

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