Specular Definition

spĕkyə-lər
adjective
Of, like, or by means of, a speculum.
Webster's New World

Pertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective. [from 17th c.]

Wiktionary

Pertaining to sight or vision.

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(poetic) Offering an expansive view; picturesque.

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Origin of Specular

  • From Latin speculāris, from speculum; and in some senses from speculārÄ« (“to watch, observe"). Some later senses via French spéculaire.

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Specular Sentence Examples

  • You cannot get specular highlights on a totally black object.

  • The quality of ore in the two ranges differs somewhat, that mined from the Vermilion Range being a hard specular or red haematite, while that taken from the Mesabi Range, largely red haematite, is much softer and in many localities quite finely comminuted.

  • Glass has highly specular surface characteristics at high glancing angles and polarized luminaires adjacent to extensive glazing should be avoided.

  • Specular and diffuse scattering profiles were collected from the rhodonite surface after each stage.

  • Specular It 's beyond the scope of this FAQ to explain what specular lighting is.

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