Word
prismatic
Phoneticspris·mat·ic
US/pɹɪzˈmætɪk/
UK/pɹɪsmˈætɪk/
Definition
adj. having many different colors or parts that fit together. It often describes something that looks like a rainbow or has many different sides.
adj. relating to a prism or having a prism-like quality of refracting light into a spectrum of colors. Often used metaphorically to describe complex, multifaceted structures or ideas.
Examples
“The glass window had a prismatic effect in the sunlight.”
“The artist used a prismatic palette to capture the shifting colors of the sunset over the ocean.”
“The novel offers a prismatic view of the city, weaving together the perspectives of dozens of residents to create a comprehensive portrait of urban life.”
Examples
simple
“The glass window had a prismatic effect in the sunlight.”
contextual
“The artist used a prismatic palette to capture the shifting colors of the sunset over the ocean.”
complex
“The novel offers a prismatic view of the city, weaving together the perspectives of dozens of residents to create a comprehensive portrait of urban life.”
Real-World Examples
“Magic is at the heart of Kwengletarianism, “the idea of being in a place that’s very grey, and trying to find a prismatic iridescence in it”, that underpins Kibo’s sensational album Kwengletaria: Ragamyff.” Etymology
From French prismatique.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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