apertures
|ap-er-ture|
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/ˈæpərtʃər/
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/ˈæpətʃə/
(aperture)
opening or gap
Etymology
'aperture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'apertūra', where 'aperire' meant 'to open'.
'aperture' passed into Old French as 'aperture' and then into Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English word 'aperture'.
Initially it meant 'an opening' or 'the act of opening'; over time it acquired specialized senses such as the adjustable opening in optical instruments (camera lens diaphragms).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hole, gap, or opening in something (general sense).
The ancient wall contained several small apertures for ventilation.
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Noun 2
an opening in an optical system (such as a camera lens) — the diaphragm or adjustable opening that controls the amount of light passing through.
Modern lenses have variable apertures to control exposure and depth of field.
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Last updated: 2025/09/15 13:20