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Definition of monocular

monocular

/məˈnɑː.kjə.lɚ/
mon · oc · u · lar
Adverb:monocularly
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Plural:monoculars
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monocular Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, involving, or intended for use by one eye only.

Example

"The laboratory was equipped with a simple monocular microscope for introductory biology students."

2

Having only one eye, or having sight in only one eye.

Example

"Patients with monocular vision rely on visual cues such as shading and perspective to judge depth."

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• noun

1

A compact handheld optical instrument consisting of a single magnifying tube and lens system, used with one eye to view distant objects.

Example

"The hiker carried a lightweight monocular in her jacket pocket to spot wildlife along the ridge."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, from Late Latin monocularis ('one-eyed'), a hybrid compound combining the Ancient Greek prefix mono- ('single') with Latin oculus ('eye').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monocular. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monocular
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