Definition of refractive Refractive

/ɹʌfɹæˈktɪv/ - [rufraktiv] - re•frac•tive

We found 5 definitions of refractive from 4 different sources.

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What does refractive mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

refractive - of or relating to or capable of refraction; "the refractive characteristics of the eye"
  refractile
refractive - capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave)
  deflective
  crooked having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; "crooked country roads"; "crooked teeth"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • refractive (Adjective)
    Describing that which refracts.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • refractive (a.)
    Serving or having power to refract, or turn from a direct course; pertaining to refraction; as, refractive surfaces; refractive powers.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • refractive
    Capable of bending a light or sound wave as it passes through.

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