specular

[ spek-yuh-ler ]

adjective
  1. pertaining to or having the properties of a mirror.

  2. pertaining to a speculum.

  1. Optics. (of reflected light) directed, as from a smooth, polished surface (opposed to diffuse).

Origin of specular

1
1570–80; <Latin speculāris, equivalent to specul(um) a mirror (spec(ere) to look, regard + -ulum instrumental suffix; see -ule) + -āris-ar1

Other words from specular

  • spec·u·lar·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for specular

specular

/ (ˈspɛkjʊlə) /


adjective
  1. of, relating to, or having the properties of a mirror: specular reflection

  2. of or relating to a speculum

Origin of specular

1
C16: from Latin speculāris, from speculum a mirror, from specere to look at

Derived forms of specular

  • specularly, adverb

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