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pris⋅mat⋅ic

  [priz-mat-ik]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or like a prism.
2. formed by or as if by a transparent prism.
3. spectral in color; brilliant: prismatic colors.
4. highly varied or faceted: a prismatic existence.
Also, pris⋅mat⋅i⋅cal.

Origin:
1700–10; < Gk prīsmat- (s. of prîsma) prism + -ic

Related forms:
pris⋅mat⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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pris·mat·ic   (prĭz-māt'ĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, resembling, or being a prism.

  2. Formed by refraction of light through a prism. Used of a spectrum of light.

  3. Brilliantly colored; iridescent.


[Greek prīsma, prīsmat-, prism; see prism + -ic.]
pris·mat'i·cal·ly adv.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: pris·mat·ic
Pronunciation: priz-'mat-ik
Function: adjective
1 : relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism
2 : formed by a prism
3 : having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism <prismaticcrystals>
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prismatic   (prĭz-māt'ĭk)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. Relating to or resembling a prism.

  2. Formed by refraction of light through a prism, used especially of a spectrum of light.


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