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Definition of Prism
1. Noun. A polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms.
Generic synonyms: Polyhedron
Specialized synonyms: Parallelepiped, Parallelepipedon, Parallelopiped, Parallelopipedon, Quadrangular Prism, Triangular Prism
Derivative terms: Prismatic
Specialized synonyms: Parallelepiped, Parallelepipedon, Parallelopiped, Parallelopipedon, Quadrangular Prism, Triangular Prism
Derivative terms: Prismatic
2. Noun. Optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image.
Exact synonyms: Optical Prism
Group relationships: Biprism, Prism Spectroscope, Spectroscope, Scope, Telescope
Specialized synonyms: Erecting Prism
Generic synonyms: Optical Device
Derivative terms: Prismatic, Prismatic
Group relationships: Biprism, Prism Spectroscope, Spectroscope, Scope, Telescope
Specialized synonyms: Erecting Prism
Generic synonyms: Optical Device
Derivative terms: Prismatic, Prismatic
Definition of Prism
1. n. A solid whose bases or ends are any similar, equal, and parallel plane figures, and whose sides are parallelograms.
Definition of Prism
1. Noun. (geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides. ¹
2. Noun. A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light. ¹
3. Noun. A crystal in which the faces are parallel to the vertical axis. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prism
1. a solid which disperses light into a spectrum [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prism
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