monocular
pronunciation
How to pronounce monocular in British English:
UK [mɒ'nɒkjʊlə]
How to pronounce monocular in American English:
US [mə'nɒkjələ]
Word Origin
- monocular (adj.)
- 1630s, from Late Latin monoculus "one-eyed," from Greek monos "alone, single" (see mono-) + Latin oculus "eye" (see eye (n.)).
Example
- 1. And the body of the microscope is constructed to allow for interchangeable eyepieces the monoculuar piece ( shown ) can easily be replaced with the binocular piece or a longer monocular eyepiece , a feature that is also made possible by powell and lealand 's unique tube design .