naked eye — the normal human eye without the aid of a telescope, microscope, or other optical instrument
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the normal human eye without the aid of a telescope, microscope, or other optical instrument
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɪkɪd aɪ/
Example Sentences
- My friend claimed he could see germs with his naked eye, but I think he just needed glasses.
- Saturn's rings are not visible to the naked eye from Earth.
- The chef insisted the food was perfectly clean, but even to the naked eye, something looked suspicious.
naked eye
NOUN[/ˈneɪkɪd aɪ/]
the normal human eye without the aid of a telescope, microscope, or other optical instrument
the normal human eye without the aid of a telescope, microscope, or other optical instrument
The naked eye sees the baked pie, while others shed a faked cry!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines two Old English words: 'naked' derives from Old English 'nacod', meaning 'uncovered' or 'exposed', and 'eye' refers to the organ of sight. Together, 'naked eye' emerged to describe the human eye in its natural, unassisted state—unaided by optical instruments.
Breakdown
naked (Old English 'nacod', meaning uncovered or exposed) + eye (the visual organ), literally 'the eye without covering' or 'unassisted eye'.
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📝Examples
“My friend claimed he could see germs with his naked eye, but I think he just needed glasses.”
“Saturn's rings are not visible to the naked eye from Earth.”
“The chef insisted the food was perfectly clean, but even to the naked eye, something looked suspicious.”
“Many stars that appear single to the naked eye are actually binary star systems.”
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