Prismatic

/prɪzˈmætɪk/
adjective

Shaped like a prism.

The glass lampshade was prismatic in shape.
Visual representation of "prismatic" - Shaped like a prism.

Often appears as...

  • prismatic shape
  • prismatic glass
adjective

Having colors like a rainbow.

The diamond's prismatic sparkle was beautiful.
Visual representation of "prismatic" - Having colors like a rainbow.

Often appears as...

  • prismatic light
  • prismatic effect
adjective

Referring to or involving the splitting of light into a spectrum of colors.

The refracting telescope uses a prismatic lens to bend light in order to focus it.
Visual representation of "prismatic" - Referring to or involving the splitting of light into a spectrum of colors.

Often appears as...

  • prismatic lens
  • prismatic dispersion

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Referring to or involving prisms or the refraction of light.

The study of light involves understanding prismatic refraction.
Visual representation of "prismatic" - Referring to or involving prisms or the refraction of light.

Often appears as...

  • prismatic effect
  • prismatic refraction

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Shaped like a prism.

The glass lampshade was prismatic in shape.
Visual representation of "prismatic" - Shaped like a prism.

Often appears as...

  • prismatic shape
  • prismatic glass
adjective

Having colors like a rainbow.

The diamond's prismatic sparkle was beautiful.
Visual representation of "prismatic" - Having colors like a rainbow.

Often appears as...

  • prismatic light
  • prismatic effect
adjective

Referring to or involving the splitting of light into a spectrum of colors.

The refracting telescope uses a prismatic lens to bend light in order to focus it.
Visual representation of "prismatic" - Referring to or involving the splitting of light into a spectrum of colors.

Often appears as...

  • prismatic lens
  • prismatic dispersion

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Referring to or involving prisms or the refraction of light.

The study of light involves understanding prismatic refraction.
Visual representation of "prismatic" - Referring to or involving prisms or the refraction of light.

Often appears as...

  • prismatic effect
  • prismatic refraction

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "prismatic"
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3D Shapes

Think of 'prismatic' as describing three-dimensional objects similar to geometric prisms.

Illustration for 3D Shapes
The sculpture had a distinctly prismatic contour.
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Visible Edges

'Prismatic' implies a shape with visible edges and flat surfaces, like crystals or gems.

Illustration for Visible Edges
Her jeweled necklace featured a prismatic pendant.
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3D Shapes

Think of 'prismatic' as describing three-dimensional objects similar to geometric prisms.

Illustration for 3D Shapes
The sculpture had a distinctly prismatic contour.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Visible Edges

'Prismatic' implies a shape with visible edges and flat surfaces, like crystals or gems.

Illustration for Visible Edges
Her jeweled necklace featured a prismatic pendant.
LampPro Tip 1/2

3D Shapes

Think of 'prismatic' as describing three-dimensional objects similar to geometric prisms.

Illustration for 3D Shapes
The sculpture had a distinctly prismatic contour.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Visible Edges

'Prismatic' implies a shape with visible edges and flat surfaces, like crystals or gems.

Illustration for Visible Edges
Her jeweled necklace featured a prismatic pendant.
Visual representation of the word "Prismatic"

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