monocular
|mo-noc-u-lar|
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/məˈnɑːkjələr/
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/məˈnɒkjʊlər/
single eye use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monocular' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'monoculus,' where 'mono-' meant 'one' and 'oculus' meant 'eye.'
Historical Evolution
'monoculus' transformed into the English word 'monocular' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having one eye,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or using only one eye.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or using only one eye.
He used a monocular device to observe the distant birds.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 15:49