Word: diopters
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: di
op
ters
Definition: Plural of diopter; a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
Morphemes:
Affix: diopter
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A unit of measure of the power of a lens or mirror, equal to the reciprocal of its focal length in meters. Myopia is diagnosed and measured in diopters.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dioptra
Language: la
Decoded: dioptra
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of diopter; a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.