Aperture: meaning, definitions and examples
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aperture
[ หapษrtสษr ]
photography
An opening, hole, or gap through which light passes in a camera lens to expose the film or sensor.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Adjusting the aperture can control the depth of field in a photograph.
- A larger aperture lets in more light, resulting in a brighter image.
technology
A hole or an opening that controls the amount of light entering a camera lens or telescope.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The aperture of the telescope can be adjusted to focus on different celestial objects.
- The camera automatically adjusts the aperture based on lighting conditions.
architecture
An opening or hole, especially in a wall or ceiling, that allows light to pass through.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The architect designed the building with large apertures to maximize natural light.
- The apartment has floor-to-ceiling windows acting as apertures for natural light.
Translations
Translations of the word "aperture" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abertura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฆเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช รffnung
๐ฎ๐ฉ bukaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะฒะพั
๐ต๐ฑ otwรณr
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅฃ้จ (ใใใใใถ)
๐ซ๐ท ouverture
๐ช๐ธ apertura
๐น๐ท aรงฤฑklฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ๋ฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ otvor
๐ธ๐ฐ otvor
๐จ๐ณ ๅญๅพ
๐ธ๐ฎ odprtina
๐ฎ๐ธ op
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงฤฑlฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ apertura
Etymology
The word 'aperture' originated from the Latin word 'apertura' meaning an opening or hole. It was first used in the context of photography in the early 19th century to describe the opening in a camera lens that controls the amount of light reaching the film or sensor. Over time, the term has been adopted in various fields such as technology and architecture to refer to openings or holes that regulate the passage of light.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,943 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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