LENTICULAR

biconvex, convexo-convex, lenticular, lentiform

(adjective) convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

lenticular (comparative more lenticular, superlative most lenticular)

Of or pertaining to a lens.

Shaped like a biconvex lens.

Relating to a lenticular image.

Synonyms

• (shaped like a biconvex lens): lentiform

Noun

lenticular (plural lenticulars)

A lenticular image.

A lenticular galaxy.

Source: Wiktionary


Len*tic"u*lar, a. Etym: [L. lenticularis: cf. F. lenticulaire. See Lenticel.]

Definition: Resembling a lentil in size or form; having the form of a double-convex lens.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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