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Meaning of 'specular' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Specular [ a.]
- Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface.
- Of or pertaining to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum; as, a specular examination.
- Assisting sight, as a lens or the like.
- Affording view.

Meaning of 'specular' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . specular [ s]
Meaning (1):
- capable of reflecting light like a mirror
Example in sentence:
  • a specular metal;
  • mirrorlike surface of the lake

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