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prism
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ˈpɾiʒ.mɐ/pris·ma
Definition
1A geometric solid with two parallel bases and flat side faces; a glass object of this shape that disperses light; a point of view, perspective.
Usage examples
“The crystal prism disperses white light into the colours of the rainbow.”
“We must analyse the issue through a new prism.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
triangular prismglass prismoptical prismsee through a prism
Idiomatic expressions
- to see something through the prism of... (to see from a particular perspective)