lenticular
adjective
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"Lentil-shaped"—that's the meaning of Latin lenticularis, the parent of English's lenticular. It's an appropriate predecessor because a double-convex lens is one that is curved on both sides, giving it a shape similar to that of a lentil. English speakers borrowed the Latin term in the 15th century. Lenticularis, in turn, derives from lenticula, which is the source of the English word lentil and a diminutive of the Latin form lent-, lens, meaning "lentil." You probably won't be too surprised to learn that lent-, lens also gave English the word lens.
Examples of lenticular in a Sentence
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This has led some experts to classify it as a lenticular galaxy, which has a combination of spiral and elliptical features.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Target will have an exclusive lenticular version, and Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble will also offer special exclusive versions of the album.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Target stores will carry an exclusive version with lenticular cover packaging, and Amazon, Walmart and Barnes & Noble will also have their own exclusive variants.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Lenticular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lenticular. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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