binocular

CEFRB2

/bɪˈnɔkjʊlə/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    relating to both eyes.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A pair of binoculars.

Examples

  • Binocular disparity is difference in images between the two eyes.

  • a binocular microscope or telescope

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Also pronounced

  • /(ˌ)baɪˈnɑ.kjə.lɚ/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Attributive form of binoculars.

  2. Using two eyes or viewpoints; especially, using two eyes or viewpoints to ascertain distance.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Any binocular glass, such as an opera glass, telescope, or microscope.

More examples

In context

  • our perception of distance arises from the geometry of binocular vision and our early learning seems based on calculating probabilities.

  • Most animals are binocular.

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from French binoculaire.