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monocular Definition

mo·nocu·lar (mə näk′yo̵̅o̅ lər, -yə-)

adjective

  1. having only one eye
  2. of, or for use by, only one eye

Etymology: < LL monoculus (see monocle) + -ar

noun

a field glass or telescopic device with a single eyepiece

monocular Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • blindness: Monocular blindness was recorded in 16.3 % of the population.
  • microscope: Anything you see can become a superb photomicrograph by aligning your camera to capture the image coming out of the monocular microscope 's eyepiece.
  • cue: In addition, binocular cues operate on a more subconscious level than do monocular cues.
  • tube: The video camera is attached to the compound microscope on the right with an adaptor on a vertical monocular tube.
  • vision: This kind of illusion does not depend on monocular vision from one point only.
  • head: It is preferable to use a monocular head and single eyepiece for simple polarized light studies.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: This approach should also be adopted for the experienced operator who becomes monocular, after allowing a period of adaptation.