Synonyms for
Prism
Definition
a transparent solid figure, usually having a triangular base and sides that refract light
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Common collocations
- triangular prism
- glass prism
- light through a prism
- prism effect
- optical prism
- dispersion by a prism
- refracting prism
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Usage note
A prism is typically a geometric solid with flat sides, often used in optics. It is not usually used metaphorically for a general 'block' or 'solid'.
Example sentences
- I saw a beautiful rainbow when I looked through the prism.
- The teacher used a prism to teach us about light and colors.
- The scientist studied the properties of the prism.
- The prism refracted the light and created a spectrum of colors.
- The museum had a collection of different kinds of prisms.
Quotes
I am a prism, you see: you have but to look in my heart to see all the colors of the rainbow.
Life is a prism through which you see a rainbow of possibilities.
In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.