Definitions for monocular
məˈnɒk yə lərmonoc·u·lar

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. monocularnoun

   A monocle.

2. monocularadjective

   Having one eye.

3. monocularadjective

   Related to a monocle.

4. monocularadjective

   Of any optical system suitable for use by one eye at a time.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Monocular, Monoculousadjective

   One-eyed; having only one eye.

   Etymology: μόνος and oculus.

   He was well served who, going to cut down an antient white hawthorn tree, which, because she budded before others, might be an occasion of superstition, had some of the prickles flew into his eyes, and made him monocular. James Howell.

   Those of China repute all the rest of the world monoculous. Joseph Glanvill, Scep.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Monocular

   A monocular is a compact refracting telescope used to magnify images of distant objects, typically using an optical prism to ensure an erect image, instead of using relay lenses like most telescopic sights. The volume and weight of a monocular are typically less than half of a pair of binoculars with similar optical properties, making it more portable and also less expensive. This is because binoculars are essentially a pair of monoculars packed together — one for each eye. As a result, monoculars only produce two-dimensional images, while binoculars can use two parallaxed images (each for one eye) to produce binocular vision, which allows stereopsis and depth perception. Monoculars are ideally suited to those application where three-dimensional perception is not needed, or where compactness and low weight are important (e.g. hiking). Monoculars are also sometimes preferred where difficulties occur using both eyes through binoculars due to significant eyesight variation (e.g. strabismus, anisometropia or astigmatism) or unilateral visual impairment (due to amblyopia, cataract or corneal ulceration). Conventional refracting telescopes that use relay lenses has a straight optical path that is relatively long; as a result, monoculars normally use Porro or roof prisms to "fold up" the optical path, which makes it much shorter and compact (see the entry on binoculars for details). However, monoculars also tend to have lower magnification factors than telescopes of the same objective size, and typically lack the capacity of variable magnification. Visually impaired people may use monoculars to see objects at distances at which people with normal vision do not have difficulty, e.g., to read text on a chalkboard or projection screen. Applications for viewing more distant objects include natural history, hunting, marine and military. Compact monoculars are also used in art galleries and museums to obtain a closer view of exhibits. When high magnification, a bright image, and good resolution of distant images are required, a relatively larger instrument is preferred (i.e. a telescope), often mounted on a tripod. A smaller pocket-sized "pocket scope" (i.e. a typical monocular) can be used for less stringent applications. These comments are quantified below. Whereas there is a huge range of binoculars on the world market, monoculars are less widely available and with a limited choice in the top quality bracket, with some traditionally very high quality optical manufacturers not offering monoculars at all. Today, most monoculars are manufactured in Japan, China, Russia and Germany, with China offering more product variety than most. Prices range widely, from the highest specification designs listed at over £300 down to "budget" offerings at under £10. (As at February 2016).

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Monocularadjective

   having only one eye; with one eye only; as, monocular vision

2. Monocularadjective

   adapted to be used with only one eye at a time; as, a monocular microscope

3. Etymology: [L. monoculus; Gr. mo`nos single + L. oculus eye: cf. F. monoculaire.]

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1. Monocular

   A monocular is a modified refracting telescope used to magnify the images of distant objects by passing light through a series of lenses and sometimes prisms; the use of prisms results in a lightweight telescope. Volume and weight are less than half those of binoculars of similar optical properties, making it easy to carry. Monoculars produce 2-dimensional images, while binoculars add perception of depth. A monocular with a straight optical path is relatively long; prisms can be used to fold the optical path to make an instrument which is much shorter. Monoculars, sometimes called telescopes when used in this capacity, are used wherever a magnified 2-dimensional image of a distant object is required. Visually impaired people may use monoculars to see objects at distances at which people with normal vision do not have difficulty, e.g., to read text on a chalkboard or projection screen. Applications for viewing more distant objects include natural history, hunting, marine and military applications. When high magnification, a bright image, and good resolution of distant images are required, a relatively large instrument is preferred, often mounted on a tripod. Smaller pocket-sized "pocket scopes" can be used for less stringent applications.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Monocular

   mon-ok′ū-lar, adj. with one eye only: fitted only for one eye at a time.—Also Monoc′ulous.

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1. colourman

How to pronounce monocular?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of monocular in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of monocular in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Monocular
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=monocular
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monocular
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monocular
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=monocular
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=monocular