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specular

[ spek-yuh-ler ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or having the properties of a mirror.
  2. pertaining to a speculum.
  3. Optics. (of reflected light) directed, as from a smooth, polished surface ( diffuse ).


specular

/ ˈɛʊə /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or having the properties of a mirror

    specular reflection

  2. of or relating to a speculum
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𳦳ܱ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • u·· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of specular1

1570–80; < Latin 𳦳ܱ, equivalent to specul ( um ) a mirror ( spec ( ere ) to look, regard + -ulum instrumental suffix; -ule ) + - -ar 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of specular1

C16: from Latin 𳦳ܱ, from speculum a mirror, from specere to look at
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These glints, or specular reflections, have been observed, for instance, on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, which helped to confirm the moon's large lakes.

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"There have been other little surprises. But, I’ve just learned to not ask questions and just go with it. It always turns out specular."

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Curiously, the intensity of competition may explain the specular rise in U.S. profits.

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There are two types of reflection: specular and diffuse.

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It is difficult to imagine popular music without his stark, and specular, existential insight.

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