Definition of kaleidoscope

kaleidoscopenoun

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/kəˈlaɪdəskəʊp//kəˈlaɪdəskəʊp/

The word "kaleidoscope" originated in the late 19th century and derived from the Greek language. The prefix "kalo-" means "beautiful" or "fortunate", the suffix "-eidos" means "form" or "appearance", and the root "-skopos" denotes "observer" or "viewer". Combined, "kaleidoscope" derives its meaning as a "beautiful form viewer", referring to the visual display created by an optical instrument consisting of a series of mirrors and glass tubes through which colored objects or images are introduced and reflected, causing a constantly changing pattern or design. The term was first coined by Sir David Brewster in 1816, but the invention of the kaleidoscope as a toy did not occur until the 1860s, thanks to Scottish mathematician and inventor Sir Charles Wheatstone. Wheatstone named his creation "kaleidoscope" in honor of Brewster's description of the scientific phenomenon. Since then, the kaleidoscope has become a popular optical toy and a visual art medium, popularizing the term and sanctioning its use in everyday language. Today, the kaleidoscope continues to fascinate people of all ages with its geometric patterns and dynamic, ever-evolving displays, embodying the multifaceted concept of "beautiful form viewer".

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a toy consisting of a tube that you look through with loose pieces of coloured glass and mirrors at the end. When the tube is turned, the pieces of glass move and form different patterns

một đồ chơi bao gồm một ống mà bạn nhìn qua với những mảnh thủy tinh màu rời rạc và gương ở cuối. Khi ống được xoay, các mảnh thủy tinh chuyển động và tạo thành các mẫu khác nhau

a situation, pattern, etc. containing a lot of different parts that are always changing

một tình huống, mô hình, v.v. chứa nhiều phần khác nhau luôn thay đổi

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