monocular

(mə näkyo̵̅o̅ lər, -yə-)

adjective

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

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

noun

a field glass or telescopic device with a single eyepiece

See monocular in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Having or relating to one eye.
  2. Of, relating to, or intended for use by only one eye: a monocular microscope.

Origin:

Origin: From Late Latin monoculus, having one eye; see monocle

.

Related Forms:

  • mo·nocˈu·lar·ly adverb

Learn more about monocular

link/cite print suggestion box