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- DictionaryPrism/ˈprizəm/
noun
- 1. a solid geometric figure whose two end faces are similar, equal, and parallel rectilinear figures, and whose sides are parallelograms.
1. : a polyhedron with two polygonal faces lying in parallel planes and with the other faces parallelograms. 2. a. : a transparent body that is bounded in part by two nonparallel plane faces and is used to refract or disperse a beam of light. b. : a prism-shaped decorative glass luster.
PRISM definition: 1. a solid shape with flat sides and two ends that are the same shape : 2. a transparent glass or…. Learn more.
A prism is a solid shape that is bound on all its sides by plane faces. There are two types of faces in a prism. The top and bottom faces are identical and are called bases. A prism is named after the shape of these bases. For example, if a prism has a triangular base it is called a triangular prism.
noun. a transparent polygonal solid, often having triangular ends and rectangular sides, for dispersing light into a spectrum or for reflecting and deviating light. They are used in spectroscopes, binoculars, periscopes, etc. a form of crystal with faces parallel to the vertical axis.
A prism is a three dimensional solid that has two identical ends, flat faces and uniform cross-section along its length. Regular and irregular prism. Learn formulas of the prism at BYJU’S in an easy way.
A solid object with two identical ends and flat sides. The shape of the ends give the prism a name, such as the Triangular Prism shown here. There are also Square Prisms, Pentagonal Prisms and more.
a clear glass or plastic object, often with ends in the shape of a triangle, which separates light that passes through it into the colours of the rainbow. Definition of prism noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
