kaleidoscopic
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/kəˌlaɪdəˈskɑːpɪk/
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/kəˌlaɪdəˈskɒpɪk/
colorful and ever-changing
Etymology
'kaleidoscopic' originates from the Greek word 'kalos,' meaning 'beautiful,' and 'eidos,' meaning 'form' or 'shape,' combined with the suffix '-scopic' from 'scope,' meaning 'to look at.'
'Kaleidoscopic' evolved from the word 'kaleidoscope,' which was invented in the early 19th century by Sir David Brewster.
Initially, it referred to the optical instrument 'kaleidoscope,' but over time it evolved to describe anything that is colorful or constantly changing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having complex patterns of colors; multicolored.
The artist's work was kaleidoscopic, filled with vibrant hues.
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Adjective 2
constantly changing or shifting, as in a kaleidoscope.
The city's skyline was kaleidoscopic, with new buildings appearing every year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 16:07