ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lenticular

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /lɛnˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Lenticular is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to a lens.

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a lens.

More Meanings

  1. Shaped like a biconvex lens.
  2. Relating to a lenticular image.
  3. (botany) Covered in lenticels.
  4. Ellipsis of lenticular image.
  5. Ellipsis of lenticular galaxy.

Example Sentences

lenticular photography
The sporophyte foot is also characteristic: it is very broad and more or less lenticular or disciform, as broad or broader than the calyptra stalk[…]
The [Royal Albert] bridge itself has approach viaducts on each side, before two 455ft lenticular trusses span the main part of the river, which is 80ft below.
But establishment on the fringes of everyday practice doesn't mean lenticular photography is a failure. On the contrary, the process manifests resounding cultural success through its longevity.

Word Forms

Synonyms for lenticular

Depending on context, synonyms include lentiform, convex, bulging, biconvex.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lentiform, biconvex, convex, bulging, lental, lenticulocapsular.

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