Definition

This word describes something that stops light from reflecting off its surface, making it less shiny or glarey.

Example

The antireflective coating on my glasses helps me see better in bright sunlight.

Conversation

I just got these new glasses, and they have antireflective coating.

That's cool! It must help a lot with glare.

Yeah, I can finally see clearly without those annoying reflections.

Nice! I should consider getting some like that too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antireflective → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "reflective" (from Latin "reflectere", meaning to bend back). The word describes something that works against the bending back of light, thus reducing glare.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'reflective' relating to bending light back. This helps you remember that 'antireflective' means something that reduces or prevents light from bouncing back.

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