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Meaning of spectacles
The primary meaning of the word "spectacles" refers to a device worn to correct or improve vision, typically consisting of two lenses mounted in a frame.
Etymology of spectacles
The word "spectacles" has its roots in the Latin word "spectaculum," meaning "a show" or "a sight," and is derived from the verb "spectare," which means "to look" or "to see"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to devices worn to correct or improve vision
Synonyms
glasses
eyeglasses
specs
eyewear
goggles
bifocals
monocle
lenses
peepers
readers
magnifying glasses
binoculars
telescopes
microscopes
opera glasses
field glasses
spyglasses
sunglasses
shades
spectacles case
corrective lenses
visual aids
optical instruments
ocular devices
vision enhancers
eye pieces
viewing devices
optical glasses
corrective eyewear
Definitions
- A device worn to correct or improve vision, typically consisting of two lenses mounted in a frame
- A pair of glasses, especially for reading or distance vision
- A remarkable or unusual sight, especially one that is impressive or entertaining
Usage Examples
- She put on her spectacles to read the fine print
- The fireworks display was a spectacle that drew a large crowd
- He lost his spectacles while playing sports and had to get a new pair
Antonyms
blindness
darkness
obscurity
unclearness
indistinctness
vagueness
ambiguity
uncertainty
imperception
inattention
neglect
disregard
ignorance
unawareness
obliviousness
myopia
hyperopia
astigmatism
presbyopia