specular

[ spek-yuh-ler ]

/ ˈspɛk yə lər /

adjective

pertaining to or having the properties of a mirror.

pertaining to a speculum.

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

Origin of specular

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

Words nearby specular

spectroscopy, spectrum, spectrum analyser, spectrum analysis, spectrum disorder, specular, speculate, speculation, speculative, speculative fiction, speculative philosophy

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Example sentences from the Web for specular

Specular haematite forms a constituent of certain schistose rocks, such as the Brazilian itabirite.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7|Various
According to Campbell-Swinton the “diffuse” reflection is accompanied by a certain amount of “specular” reflection.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 8|Various
Galena is often mistaken for other ores, specular iron ore for instance.
The A B C of Mining|Charles A. Bramble
That done he will choose a specular point himself and keep a sharp look-out.
The Sportsman|Xenophon

There are no metallic ores, nor has any sulphur been found; but a little iron pyrites and specular iron are occasionally met with.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 3|Various

British Dictionary definitions for specular

specular

/ (ˈspɛkjʊlə) /

adjective

of, relating to, or having the properties of a mirrorspecular reflection

of or relating to a speculum

Derived forms of specular

specularly, adverb

Word Origin for specular

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

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单词	specular
释义	specular [ spek-yuh-ler ] / ˈspɛk yə lər / adjective pertaining to or having the properties of a mirror. pertaining to a speculum. Optics. (of reflected light) directed, as from a smooth, polished surface (opposed to diffuse). Origin of specular 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 Words nearby specular spectroscopy, spectrum, spectrum analyser, spectrum analysis, spectrum disorder, specular, speculate, speculation, speculative, speculative fiction, speculative philosophy Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for specular Specular haematite forms a constituent of certain schistose rocks, such as the Brazilian itabirite. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7\|Various According to Campbell-Swinton the “diffuse” reflection is accompanied by a certain amount of “specular” reflection. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 8\|Various Galena is often mistaken for other ores, specular iron ore for instance. The A B C of Mining\|Charles A. Bramble That done he will choose a specular point himself and keep a sharp look-out. The Sportsman\|Xenophon There are no metallic ores, nor has any sulphur been found; but a little iron pyrites and specular iron are occasionally met with. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 3\|Various British Dictionary definitions for specular specular / (ˈspɛkjʊlə) / adjective of, relating to, or having the properties of a mirrorspecular reflection of or relating to a speculum Derived forms of specular specularly, adverb Word Origin for specular C16: from Latin speculāris, from speculum a mirror, from specere to look at Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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