"Lentil-shaped"—that's the meaning of Latin lenticularis, the parent of English's lenticular. It's an appropriate predecessor because a double-convex lens is one that is curved on both sides, …

lenticular adjective (LENS) relating to a lens (= a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes objects seem closer, or a part in your eye that does a similar thing):

Definition of 'lenticular' lenticular in British English (lɛnˈtɪkjʊlə ) or lentiform (ˈlɛntɪˌfɔːm ) adjective

LENTICULAR definition: of or relating to a lens. See examples of lenticular used in a sentence.

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word lenticular, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Dec 24, 2025 · lenticular (comparative more lenticular, superlative most lenticular) Of or pertaining to a lens. The sporophyte foot is also characteristic: it is very broad and more or less lenticular …

“Lenticular” is an adjective often used in contexts like optics, geology, and meteorology. The term primarily denotes something shaped like a lens, specifically with a double-convex form, …