"anacamptics" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνακαμπτικός (anakamptikós, “returning”), ultimately from κάμπτω (kámptō). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἀνακαμπτικός||returning}} Ancient Greek ἀνακαμπτικός (anakamptikós, “returning”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} anacamptics (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) The science of reflection of light or sound Tags: obsolete, uncountable Synonyms: catoptrics (english: light) Related terms: anacamptic [adjective]
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