foveation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of foveating (angling the eyes to focus on an object).
  2. Pitting and scarring, as seen in smallpox, chickenpox, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˌfəʊviˈeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foveation.wav

Word forms

foveation foveations

Etymology

From foveate + -ion.

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