catoptrics

[ kuh-top-triks ]
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noun(used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of optics dealing with the formation of images by mirrors.

Origin of catoptrics

1
1560–70; <Greek katoptrikós, equivalent to kátoptr(on) mirror (kat- cat- + op- see + -tron suffix of instruments) +-ikos -ic; see -ics

Other words from catoptrics

  • ca·top·tric, ca·top·tri·cal, adjective
  • ca·top·tri·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for catoptrics

catoptrics

/ (kəˈtɒptrɪks) /


noun
  1. (functioning as singular) the branch of optics concerned with reflection, esp the formation of images by mirrors

Origin of catoptrics

1
C18: from Greek katoptrikos, from katoptron mirror

Derived forms of catoptrics

  • catoptric or catoptrical, adjective

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