pupil

Meanings

• noun

  A student in a school or a learner under the tutelage of a teacher or a master.

  - "The class was filled with eager pupils."
  - "He was a good pupil who always did his homework on time."

• noun

  The circular opening in the center of the iris in the eye through which light enters.

  - "The doctor shone a light into the pupil to check for damage."
  - "Dilating the pupil with drops can help diagnose certain eye conditions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpjuːpəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈpjuːpəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pupil
bulge , dugout , muggle , plague

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Variants

List of all variants of pupil that leads to same result
pupil , pupillary , pupils

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Etymology

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From Old English 'pupil' meaning 'disciple' or 'learner'. The word comes from the Latin 'pupillus', meaning 'child' or 'young one'.

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Trivia

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1. The human eye has two pupils, one in each eye.

2. The size of the pupil changes in response to light.

3. The word 'pupil' is also used in astronomy to refer to a star's brighter central part.

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Related Concepts

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1. student: A person enrolled in a school or educational institution, usually pursuing a degree or diploma.

2. apprentice: A person who learns a trade or profession from a master or mentor.

3. protégé: A person who is protected and guided by a more experienced person.

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Culture

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The term 'pupil' has been used extensively in literature and art, often symbolizing growth, learning, and guidance. In art, the term 'pupil of the eye' refers to the circular opening in the eye through which light enters.

How to Memorize "pupil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a student sitting in a classroom with a teacher.
   - Visualize a light shining into the center of an eye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'pupil' with 'student' or 'learner'.
   - Think of the circular opening in the eye as the 'pupil'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pupil: Pupil Under Perfect Instruction Learning' to remember the meaning of 'pupil' as a student.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Pupil: Perfectly Understanding Photons In Light' to remember the meaning of 'pupil' as the circular opening in the eye.

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