noun
Uncommon
aperture
AP-uh-chuh
Aperture (noun) means a small opening, gap, or hole, especially one that lets light or something else pass through. Example: “Light streamed through a narrow aperture in the cave wall.”
noun
1
A small opening, gap, or hole, especially one that lets light or something else pass through.
"Light streamed through a narrow aperture in the cave wall."
"Adjust the camera's aperture to control how much light hits the sensor."
How to use aperture
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gap or opening — in everyday use often the adjustable hole in a camera lens that lets light in.
Common pairings
wide aperture
narrow aperture
aperture setting
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Word forms
- Plural
- apertures
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Light streamed through a narrow _____ in the cave wall.
Etymology
From Latin apertura, "an opening," from aperire, "to uncover or lay bare."
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What does “aperture” mean?
The word “aperture” means a small opening, gap, or hole, especially one that lets light or something else pass through. In plain terms, a gap or opening — in everyday use often the adjustable hole in a camera lens that lets light in.
How do you pronounce “aperture”?
“Aperture” is pronounced AP-uh-chuh (/ˈæp.ɚˌt͡ʃʊɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aperture” in a sentence?
Here is “aperture” used in a sentence: “Light streamed through a narrow aperture in the cave wall.”
What part of speech is “aperture”?
“Aperture” is a noun.
Where does the word “aperture” come from?
The word “aperture” comes from Latin. From Latin apertura, "an opening," from aperire, "to uncover or lay bare.".
Is “aperture” a common word?
“Aperture” is an uncommon word in modern English.
