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Monocle: meaning, definitions and examples

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monocle

 

[ หˆmษ’n.ษ™.kษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

optical device

A monocle is a type of eyeglass that is designed to be worn over one eye. It consists of a single lens held in place by a frame, often attached to a string or chain to secure it to the wearer. Monocles were particularly popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries among the upper classes and have a connotation of sophistication and eccentricity. Today, they are mostly seen as a vintage accessory or in period films.

Synonyms

eyeglass, lens, spectacle

Examples of usage

  • He adjusted his monocle to get a better view of the document.
  • She wore a monocle during the costume party, attracting much attention.
  • The character in the movie sported a monocle, emphasizing his quirky persona.

Translations

Translations of the word "monocle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monรณculo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค• เค†เค‚เค– เค•เคพ เคšเคถเฅเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monokel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monokel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะบะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monokl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒŽใ‚ฏใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monocle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monรณculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monokl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋…ธํด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุธุงุฑุงุช ุฃุญุงุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monokl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monokel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌ็œผ้•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monokel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ monokul

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะบะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monokl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monรณculo

Etymology

The word 'monocle' has its roots in the Greek word 'monakos', which means 'single' or 'alone'. The first recorded use of the term in the English language dates back to the mid-19th century, specifically in the year 1843. Initially developed as a practical solution for vision correction, monocles became a fashionable accessory among the elite, marking status and sophistication. Their popularity waned with the advent of more practical eyewear options like spectacles, yet they remain a symbol of a bygone era, often associated with vintage style and eccentric characters in popular culture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,260 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.