lenticular

adjective

len·​tic·​u·​lar len-ˈti-kyə-lər How to pronounce lenticular (audio)
1
: having the shape of a double-convex lens
2
: of or relating to a lens
3
: provided with or utilizing lenticules
a lenticular screen

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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.

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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 This edition includes the Standard Edition release, as well as a Steelbook, mini marquees, magnet, poster, lenticular card, arcade flyers, and arcade cabinet cards. David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Regardless of the device, every system that integrates Leia’s solution uses a combination of eye-tracking cameras and lenticular lenses to create the feeling of 3D. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lenticular

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin lenticularis lentil-shaped, from lenticula lentil

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lenticular was in 1658

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“Lenticular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lenticular. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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lenticular

adjective
len·​tic·​u·​lar len-ˈtik-yə-lər How to pronounce lenticular (audio)
1
: having the shape of a double-convex lens
2
: of or relating to a lens especially of the eye
3
: relating to or being the lentiform nucleus of the brain
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