What does PRISM mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A transparent solid object with flat, polished surfaces that refract light and produce a spectrum of colors.

2. A geometrical solid that has a pair of parallel and congruent polygonal faces, and whose other faces are parallelograms.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈprɪzəm/

UK: /ˈprɪz(ə)m/

Origin and Usage:

The word "prism" comes from the Greek word "prisma" which means "something sawed." Prisms are commonly used in optics, such as in binoculars, telescopes, and cameras. They are also used in science experiments to separate light into its different colors.

Synonyms:

Crystal, glass, lens, pyramid, rhombus

Related Words:

Crime, prime, smite, trims, prism

Example Sentences:

1. The sunlight shining through the prism created a beautiful rainbow on the wall.

2. The science teacher used a prism to demonstrate how light can be separated into different colors.

3. The binoculars use prisms to magnify the image and make it clearer.