Definition of monocular
1 : of, involving, or affecting a single eye
2 : suitable for use with only one eye
monocularly
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The 2018 Acura TLX also includes AcuraWatch, a system that uses millimeter wave radar and monocular camera sensing technology to detect other vehicles as well as lane markings to help you out on the road.
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Origin and Etymology of monocular
Late Latin monoculus having one eye
monocular
Definition of monocular
: a monocular device
First Known Use of monocular
1936
Medical Dictionary
monocular
playMedical Definition of monocular
1: of, involving, or affecting a single eye monocular vision
2: suitable for use with only one eye a monocular microscope
monocularly
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