RETICLE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument

Categories: Network

Synonyms

Graticule, Reticle, Reticule

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "reticle" comes from Latin rete, which was borrowed from Late Latin reticulum.

🔗 Related Words

reticulum – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.

➡️ Words that Start with RE

Renormalized Redeeming Relay Removable Rejections Reptilian Reversions Retry Recuperates Removes Redeposited Reuniting

Words that End with LE ⬅️

Fiddle-faddle Fiddle File Fille Filmable Finable Finagle Unprovable Unpublishable Unquenchable Unquestionable Unquotable