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aperturean opening, hole, or gap

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an opening, hole, or gap

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæpərtʃər/

Korean meaning: 구멍, 틈, 개구부

Korean pronunciation: **애**퍼처

Example Sentences

  • The photographer accidentally set the aperture so wide that even his ugly face looked good in the selfie.
  • Scientists discovered a tiny aperture in the spacecraft that was causing the air leak.
  • My cat thinks every aperture in the house is a personal entrance made just for him.

aperture

NOUN

//ˈæpərtʃər//

an opening, hole, or gap

aperture concept
💡 Concept

bright sunlight streams through multiple circular holes and cracks in the ancient stone wall. The light creates distinct bright beams that cut through the shadowy interior space. A curious child points excitedly at the different sized openings while standing in the illuminated area. An elderly castle guide gestures toward the wall explaining how these gaps were created over time. Other visitors gather around looking up at where the light enters through each opening. multiple openings, holes, and gaps allowing light to pass through

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæpərtʃər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæpətʃə/

🌳Etymology

Rootaper-
Suffix--ture

Origin

From Latin 'apertura' meaning 'an opening,' derived from 'aperire' meaning 'to open.' The word literally describes any opening or hole that allows light, air, or other substances to pass through.

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🎵Rhyme

departuretureature
departure
ture
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The photographer accidentally set the aperture so wide that even his ugly face looked good in the selfie.

Scientists discovered a tiny aperture in the spacecraft that was causing the air leak.

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks every aperture in the house is a personal entrance made just for him.

The telescope's aperture determines how much light it can collect from distant stars.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

openingholegaporificevent

Antonyms

closuresealbarrier

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