Prism

Meaning

Noun

●

In Geometry & Polyhedra:

A

with

of the same

and

, the other

being

ogram-shaped sides.

●

A

in the

of a

(typically with

), used to

or

light.

●

A

in which the

are

to the

axis.

●

A

that

perception.

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Origin

prism

English

prisma

Latin

πρίσμα

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

πρίζειν

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

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