aperture

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Learn the meaning of aperture with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

aperture

(noun)

Meaning

an opening that allows light in

Example

"The camera's aperture controls how much light enters the lens."

Synonyms

openinggapslit

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'apertura', meaning an opening.
Related word forms
  • noun: apertures