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Definition of eyepiece

eyepiece

/ˈaɪ.piːs/
eye · piece
Plural:eyepieces
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• noun

1

The lens or combination of lenses in an optical instrument, such as a microscope, telescope, or camera viewfinder, positioned closest to the eye of the observer to magnify the image formed by the objective lens.

Example

"She adjusted the focus while peering through the eyepiece of the microscope."

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• Nearby Words

eyeliner
eyeopener
eyepatch
eyepiece
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eyeshade
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyepiece. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyepiece
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