'anacamptics' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anakamptein,' where 'ana-' meant 'back' and 'kamptein' meant 'to bend.'

'anakamptein' transformed into the Latin word 'anacamptica,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anacamptics.'

Initially, it meant 'to bend back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a branch of optics dealing with reflection.'