Associations to the word «Specular»

Wiktionary

SPECULAR, adjective. Pertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective. [from 17th c.]
SPECULAR, adjective. (medicine) Of or relating to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum.
SPECULAR, adjective. Assisting sight, like a lens etc.
SPECULAR, adjective. (poetic) Offering an expansive view; picturesque.

Dictionary definition

SPECULAR, adjective. Capable of reflecting light like a mirror; "mirrorlike surface of the lake"; "a specular metal".

Wise words

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