What is another word for Diopter?

Pronunciation: [dɪˈɒptə] (IPA)

Diopter is a term that refers to the unit of measurement used in optometry to indicate the refractive power of a lens. When looking for synonyms for this word, several options may be considered to express the same meaning, such as power, strength, magnification, prescription, correction, and focal length. These terms are all connected to the same idea of measuring the degree of visual correction needed for an individual. Whether it is a prescription for eyeglasses or a contact lens, the diopter measurement indicates the level of correction required to achieve suitable visual acuity. Therefore, when searching for synonyms for diopter, one can consider any of these terms to express the concept of refractive power measurement.

What are the hypernyms for Diopter?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    optical device, optical instrument, optical system, Optical Equipment, Optical apparatus, vision aid.

Usage examples for Diopter

14 shows the refraction at a convergent Diopter, i.
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