prismatic

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pris·mat·ic | \ priz-ˈma-tik

Definition of prismatic

1 : relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism

2a : formed by a prism

b : resembling the colors formed by refraction of light through a prism prismatic effects

3 : highly colored : brilliant prismatic lyrics

4 : having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism prismatic crystals

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Examples of prismatic in a Sentence

with its prismatic plumage, the ruby-throated hummingbird is one of our garden's most prized visitors

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