Refractive (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Of or relating to or capable of refraction; "the refractive characteristics of the eye".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Synonyms

• Refractile

Related Words

• Refract (verb)
• Refraction (noun)
• Refractiveness (noun)
• Refractivity (noun)

Meaning ²

Capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave).

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Deflective

Related Words

• Refract (verb)
• Refractiveness (noun)
• Refractivity (noun)