ultraviolet

4 synonyms and 1 antonym for ultraviolet, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Describing light or radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible light, invisible to the human eye.

Synonyms

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UV ultraviolet light ultraviolet radiation ultraviolet illumination

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Describing light or radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible light, invisible to the human eye.

“Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause sunburn and skin damage.”

UV ultraviolet light ultraviolet radiation ultraviolet illumination

Opposites

infrared

2. noun

Ultraviolet radiation or light itself.

“Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet increases the risk of skin cancer.”

Opposites

infrared

How to use ultraviolet

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

ultraviolet light ultraviolet rays ultraviolet radiation

Etymology

From "ultra-" ("beyond") plus "violet", since this radiation lies just beyond the violet end of the visible spectrum.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ultraviolet” mean?

The word “ultraviolet” means describing light or radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible light, invisible to the human eye. In plain terms, light beyond violet that we can't see, but which can burn skin and is used in various technologies.

How do you pronounce “ultraviolet”?

“Ultraviolet” is pronounced uhlt-ruh-VEYE-uh-luht (/ˌʌltɹəˈvaɪələt/ in IPA).

How do you use “ultraviolet” in a sentence?

Here is “ultraviolet” used in a sentence: “Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause sunburn and skin damage.”

What part of speech is “ultraviolet”?

Depending on how it is used, “ultraviolet” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “ultraviolet” a common word?

“Ultraviolet” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ultraviolet” have?

“Ultraviolet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: describing light or radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible light, invisible to the human eye.

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