catadioptric

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adjective

Of or pertaining to optical systems that employ both reflective (catoptric) and refractive (dioptric) elements.

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Meanings

adjectivecatadioptric (not comparable)
  1. not comparableengineeringOf or pertaining to optical systems that employ both reflective (catoptric) and refractive (dioptric) elements.

Origin

Blend of catoptric + dioptric.

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Translations

Catalan catadiòptric
  • catadiòptricof or pertaining to optical systems
Italian catadiottrico
  • catadiottricoof or pertaining to optical systems
Cite this entry
APA

catadioptric. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/catadioptric

MLA

“catadioptric.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/catadioptric. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “catadioptric,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/catadioptric.

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