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prismatic

Syllabification: (pris·mat·ic)

Pronunciation: /prizˈmatik/

Definition of prismatic

adjective

of, relating to, or having the form of a prism or prisms:a prismatic structure
(of colors) formed, separated, or distributed by an optical prism or something acting as one:a flash of prismatic light on the edge of the glass
(of colors) varied and brilliant:a hundred prismatic tints
(of an instrument) incorporating a prism or prisms:a prismatic compass