Magnifying Glass

Pronunciation: /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ ɡlæs/

Definitions of magnifying glass

noun a convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image of an object

Example Sentences

A1 I use a magnifying glass to read small print.

A2 The detective examined the clues with a magnifying glass.

B1 She bought a magnifying glass to help her with her stamp collection.

B2 The scientist used a magnifying glass to study the tiny organisms.

C1 The jeweler inspected the diamond through a magnifying glass.

C2 The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient artifact with a magnifying glass.

Examples of magnifying glass in a Sentence

formal The detective used a magnifying glass to examine the tiny details of the crime scene.

informal I found a cool magnifying glass at the antique store the other day.

slang Check out this sick magnifying glass I got for a steal!

figurative Sometimes we need a magnifying glass to see the truth hidden beneath the surface.

Grammatical Forms of magnifying glass

• plural: magnifying glasses
• comparative: more magnifying glass
• superlative: most magnifying glass
• present tense: magnifies glass
• future tense: will magnify glass
• perfect tense: has magnified glass
• continuous tense: is magnifying glass
• singular: magnifying glass
• positive degree: magnifying glass
• infinitive: to magnify glass
• gerund: magnifying glass
• participle: magnified glass

Origin and Evolution of magnifying glass

First Known Use: 1679 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'magnifying glass' originated from Latin roots, with 'magnifying' derived from the Latin word 'magnificare' meaning 'to magnify' and 'glass' from the Latin word 'glacius' meaning 'ice'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'magnifying glass' has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in the late 17th century, referring to a convex lens that enlarges the appearance of objects when viewed through it.