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prismatic

Pronunciation: /prɪzˈmatɪk/
Definition of prismatic

adjective

  • relating to or having the form of a prism or prisms:a prismatic structure
  • (of an instrument) incorporating a prism or prisms:a prismatic compass
  • (of colours) formed, separated, or distributed by or as if by an optical prism:a flash of prismatic light on the edge of the glass

Derivatives

prismatically

adverb

Origin:

early 18th century: from French prismatique, from Greek prisma 'thing sawn' (see prism)

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