What does specular mean?
Specular means Pertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective..
Specular
/ˈspɛk.jʊ.lə/ · adjective
Meaning
Pertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective..
Definitions by Sense
- Pertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective.
- (medicine) Of or relating to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum.
- Assisting sight, like a lens etc.
- (poetic) Offering an expansive view; picturesque.
Example Sentences
a perfect likeness would rather suggest a specular, and hence speculatory, phenomenon [...].
a specular examination
Thy specular orb / Apply to well-dissected kernels; lo! / In each observe the slender threads / Of first-beginning trees.
Calm as the Universe, from specular towers / Of heaven contemplated by Spirits pure.
Look once more, e're we leave this specular mount.
Synonyms for specular
Antonyms for specular
Related Words
Word Forms
- more specular
- most specular
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for specular?
Common synonyms include reflective, mirrorlike.
What is the opposite of specular?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use specular in a sentence?
a perfect likeness would rather suggest a specular, and hence speculatory, phenomenon [...].
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