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specular

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spec⋅u⋅lar

  [spek-yuh-ler]
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–adjective
1. pertaining to or having the properties of a mirror.
2. pertaining to a speculum.
3. Optics. (of reflected light) directed, as from a smooth, polished surface (opposed to diffuse ).
Origin:
1570–80; < L speculāris, equiv. to specul(um) a mirror (spec(ere) to look, regard + -ulum instrumental suffix; see -ule ) + -āris -ar 1

Related forms:
spec⋅u⋅lar⋅ly, adverb
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spec·u·lar   (spěk'yə-lər)   
adj.  Of, resembling, or produced by a mirror or speculum.
spec'u·lar·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: spec·u·lar
Pronunciation: 'spek-y&-l&r
Function: adjective
: conducted with the aid of a speculum specularexamination>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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