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orthoscopic

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɔːrˈθɒskəpɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈθɒskəpɪk/

adjective
Definition

Relating to an optical instrument that produces a clear and accurate image without distortion.


Example

The orthoscopic lens provided a true representation of the scene without any visual distortion.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the new orthoscopic glasses they released?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard they give a really clear view without any distortion.
Sloth A
Exactly! I think they would be great for my photography.
Sloth B
For sure, having orthoscopic lenses would make a huge difference in quality.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
true
accurate
correct
Antonyms
distorted
imprecise
incorrect
Root Explanation

Orthoscopic → It is formed from "ortho-" (from Greek "orthos", meaning straight or correct) and "scopic" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or to examine). The word "orthoscopic" refers to an instrument or method that provides a correct or straight view, particularly in optics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'straight' ('ortho-') and 'looking' ('scopic') to remember that 'orthoscopic' means providing a correct view.

Visually Confused Words
ornithoscopic
otoscopic
rheoscopic
poroscopic
horoscopic
urethroscopic
rhinoscopic
zooscopic
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