spec·u·lar

(spĕk′yə-lər)

adj.

Of, resembling, or produced by a mirror or speculum.

spec′u·lar·ly adv.

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specular

(ˈspɛkjʊlə)

adj

1. (General Physics) of, relating to, or having the properties of a mirror: specular reflection.

2. (General Physics) of or relating to a speculum

[C16: from Latin speculāris, from speculum a mirror, from specere to look at]

ˈspecularly adv

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spec•u•lar

(ˈspɛk yə lər)

adj.

pertaining to or having the properties of a mirror.

[1570–80; < Latin speculāris=specul(um) a mirror (see speculum) + -āris -ar¹]

spec′u•lar•ly, adv.

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Adj.

specular - capable of reflecting light like a mirror; "mirrorlike surface of the lake"; "a specular metal"

mirrorlike

reflective - capable of physically reflecting light or sound; "a reflective surface"

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Look once more, ere we leave this specular mount, Westward, much nearer by south-west; behold Where on the AEgean shore a city stands, Built nobly, pure the air and light the soil-- Athens, the eye of Greece, mother of arts And Eloquence, native to famous wits Or hospitable, in her sweet recess, City or suburban, studious walks and shades.

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