Pronunciation: /prɪzəm/
noun a solid geometric figure with two parallel and congruent faces called bases, and all other faces are parallelograms
A1 A prism is a solid object with two parallel and identical bases.
A2 Light passing through a prism can be separated into different colors.
B1 The scientist used a prism to study the properties of light.
B2 The artist used a prism to create a beautiful rainbow effect in their artwork.
C1 The architect designed a building with a glass prism structure to reflect light in interesting ways.
C2 The physicist conducted experiments with prisms to explore the nature of light refraction.
verb not applicable
A1 I prism my hands together to make shadow animals on the wall.
A2 The sunlight prisms through the glass, creating a rainbow on the floor.
B1 She prisms her feelings, only showing a small part of what she truly thinks.
B2 The artist prisms the light in his paintings to create a sense of depth and movement.
C1 The politician carefully prism his words to appeal to a wider audience without alienating his core supporters.
C2 The author prisms the narrative, shifting perspectives to give a more nuanced view of the story.
adjective not applicable
A1 The prism paperweight refracted light in beautiful colors.
A2 She wore a necklace with a prism pendant that sparkled in the sun.
B1 The artist used a prism filter to create a unique effect in the photograph.
B2 The scientist studied the properties of the prism to understand how light is dispersed.
C1 The architect designed a building with prism-shaped windows to maximize natural light.
C2 The musician used a prism synthesizer to create complex and layered sounds in the composition.
adverb not applicable
A1 The light passed through the prism and created a rainbow.
A2 She looked at the world through a prism of optimism.
B1 The data was analyzed from different prisms to gain a comprehensive understanding.
B2 His perspective on the issue was shaped by a prism of cultural differences.
C1 The artist's work was viewed through a prism of historical context and social commentary.
C2 The novel explored complex themes through a prism of philosophical inquiry.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I see a prism.
A2 She held a prism up to the light and watched the colors dance.
B1 The scientist used a prism to separate light into its different wavelengths.
B2 The artist used a prism to create a beautiful rainbow effect in their painting.
C1 The prism refracted the light at a perfect angle, creating a stunning display.
C2 The physicist used a prism to study the properties of light in detail.
preposition not applicable
A1 The light passed through the prism.
A2 She saw a rainbow through the prism.
B1 The artist viewed the world through a creative prism.
B2 The scientist analyzed the data through a statistical prism.
C1 His philosophical beliefs are seen through a moral prism.
C2 The author's writing style can be interpreted through a feminist prism.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like to look at rainbows through a prism.
A2 The light passing through the prism created a beautiful spectrum of colors.
B1 Using a prism, you can separate white light into its different wavelengths.
B2 The scientist used a prism to study the refraction of light.
C1 The artist used a prism as a metaphor for the complexity of human emotions.
C2 The prism of cultural diversity allows us to see the world from different perspectives.
interjection not applicable
A1 Prism! Look at the pretty colors.
A2 Prism, prism, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?
B1 Wow, prism! It's amazing how light bends through it.
B2 Prism! The refraction of light creates a beautiful rainbow effect.
C1 The scientist used a prism to separate the light into its different wavelengths. Prism!
C2 Prism, a fascinating optical phenomenon that never fails to captivate the imagination.
article not applicable
A1 A prism is a solid object with two identical ends and flat sides.
A2 I learned in science class that a prism can refract light.
B1 The artist used a prism to create a rainbow effect in the painting.
B2 The scientist studied the properties of different types of prisms.
C1 The architect designed the building with a glass prism facade.
C2 The physicist conducted experiments with a prism to analyze the spectrum of light.
formal The scientist used a prism to separate the different wavelengths of light.
informal I love how a prism can create a rainbow effect when light passes through it.
slang Check out this cool prism I found at the store, it makes everything look trippy!
figurative Her perspective on the situation was like looking through a prism, seeing multiple angles at once.
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