anacamptic
|an-a-camp-tic|
C2
/ˌænəˈkæmptɪk/
reflection-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anacamptic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anakamptein,' where 'ana-' meant 'back' and 'kamptein' meant 'to bend.'
Historical Evolution
'anakamptein' transformed into the Latin word 'anacampticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anacamptic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bend back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to reflection.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the reflection of light or sound waves.
The anacamptic properties of the mirror were studied in the lab.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 16:51