English Explanatory Dictionary

specular

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective.
  2. Of or relating to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum.
  3. Assisting sight, like a lens etc.
  4. Offering an expansive view; picturesque.

Pronunciation

/ˈspɛk.jʊ.lə/ /ˈspɛk.jə.lɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-specular.wav

Word forms

specular more specular most specular

Etymology

From Latin speculāris, from speculum; and in some senses from speculārī (“to watch, observe”). Some later senses via French spéculaire.

Derived words

aspecular despecularize nonspecular specular iron specularity specularization specularize specularly specular stone
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