specular
Pertaining to mirrorsPertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective.
» Specular image holds an important place in Lakan's theory of the Imaginary.
Зеркальное отображение занимает важное место в лакановской теории Воображаемого.
Meaning
4 sensesPertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective.
capable of reflecting light like a mirror
Of or relating to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum.
a specular examination
Assisting sight, like a lens etc.
(poetic)Offering an expansive view; picturesque.
Examples
1 sentencesSpecular image holds an important place in Lakan's theory of the Imaginary.
ruЗеркальное отображение занимает важное место в лакановской теории Воображаемого.
Origin
From Latin speculāris, from speculum; and in some senses from speculārī (“to watch, observFrom Latin speculāris, from speculum; and in some senses from speculārī (“to watch, observe”). Some later senses via French spéculaire.
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Forms
more specular, most specular| Comparative | more specular Lesson |
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| Superlative | most specular Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- capable of reflecting light like a mirror:mirrorlike
Word family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form