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Meaning of Prism
A transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light.
Definitions
- A transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light.
- * A crystal or glass object that is cut with flat, polished surfaces to refract and disperse light.
- * A person or thing that presents a distorted or biased view of something.
Etymology of Prism
The word "prism" comes from the Old French "prisme", which is derived from the Latin "prisma", meaning "something sawed".
The Latin "prisma" is itself derived from the Greek "πρίσμα" (prisma), which is the neuter of "πρίσματος" (prismatos), meaning "something sawed".
The word "prism" has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light.
Example Uses
- The prism in the microscope refracted the light and allowed us to see the tiny cells.
- * The crystal prism on the chandelier refracted the light and created a rainbow effect.
- * The politician's statement was seen as a prism through which to view the party's true intentions.
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