"catoptric" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /kaˈtɒptɹɪk/ [UK]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κατοπτικός (katoptikós), from κάτοπτρον (kátoptron, “mirror”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|κατοπτικός}} Ancient Greek κατοπτικός (katoptikós) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} catoptric (not comparable)
  1. Of, relating to, or produced by mirrors or reflections. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-catoptric-en-adj-O88evOqg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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