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- [kuh-top-triks]
- /kəˈtɒp trɪks/
- /kə.ˈtɒp.trɪk/
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- [kuh-top-triks]
- /kəˈtɒp trɪks/
Definitions of catoptric word
- noun catoptric the branch of optics dealing with the formation of images by mirrors. 1
- noun catoptric (now only in the plural) The branch of optics dealing with reflection. 0
- adjective catoptric of, relating to, or produced by mirrors or reflections. 0
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Origin of catoptric
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Greekkatoptrikós, equivalent to kátoptr(on) mirror (kat- cat- + op- see + -tron suffix of instruments) +-ikos -ic; see -ics
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Parts of speech for Catoptric
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catoptric popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
catoptric usage trend in Literature
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