Iris

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪrɪs/

Definitions of iris

noun the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil

Example Sentences

A1 The iris is the colored part of the eye.

A2 Iris flowers come in a variety of colors.

B1 The iris of a camera adjusts the amount of light entering the lens.

B2 The iris recognition technology is used for security purposes.

C1 The intricate patterns of the iris can be used for biometric identification.

C2 The artist painted a detailed portrait of a person's iris.

Examples of iris in a Sentence

formal The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.

informal I love the way your irises change color depending on the light.

slang Her irises were so trippy, man.

figurative The iris of the camera lens captured the beauty of the sunset perfectly.

Grammatical Forms of iris

• past tense: irised
• plural: irises
• comparative: more iris
• superlative: most iris
• present tense: iris
• future tense: will iris
• perfect tense: have irised
• continuous tense: is irising
• singular: iris
• positive degree: iris
• infinitive: to iris
• gerund: irising
• participle: irised

Origin and Evolution of iris

First Known Use: 1398 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'iris' originated from the Greek word 'iris' meaning rainbow or iris of the eye.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'iris' expanded its meaning to include the flower iris and the part of the eye. It has also been used in various contexts such as botany, mythology, and photography.