Monocular: meaning, definitions and examples

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monocular

 

[ məˈnɒkjʊlə ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

vision

A monocular is a small, lightweight telescope used for viewing distant objects with one eye. It is commonly used for activities such as birdwatching, hiking, and hunting.

Synonyms

scope, spyglass, telescope

Examples of usage

  • I always carry a monocular with me when I go birdwatching.
  • The hunter spotted the deer through his monocular from a distance.
Context #2 | Adjective

medical

In the medical field, monocular refers to the ability to see with only one eye. It may result from eye conditions, injuries, or surgeries.

Synonyms

one-eyed, single-eyed

Examples of usage

  • The patient has monocular vision due to a previous injury.

Translations

Translations of the word "monocular" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monocular

🇮🇳 एकनेत्री

🇩🇪 Monokular

🇮🇩 monokuler

🇺🇦 монокуляр

🇵🇱 monokular

🇯🇵 単眼鏡 (たんがんきょう)

🇫🇷 monoculaire

🇪🇸 monocular

🇹🇷 monoküler

🇰🇷 단안경 (단안경)

🇸🇦 أحادي العدسة

🇨🇿 monokulár

🇸🇰 monokulár

🇨🇳 单筒望远镜 (dān tǒng wàng yuǎn jìng)

🇸🇮 monokular

🇮🇸 einhólfs sjónauki

🇰🇿 монокуляр

🇬🇪 მონოკულარი

🇦🇿 monokulyar

🇲🇽 monocular

Word origin

The word 'monocular' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mono-' meaning 'one' and the word 'ocular' which relates to the eye. The term has been used since the 18th century to describe optical instruments and the vision of individuals with only one functional eye.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,033, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.