lenticular
adjective
len·tic·u·lar len-ˈti-kyə-lər 
1
: having the shape of a double-convex lens
2
: of or relating to a lens
3
: provided with or utilizing lenticules
a lenticular screen
Did you know?
"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, giving it a shape similar to that of a lentil. English speakers borrowed the Latin term in the 15th century. Lenticularis, in turn, derives from lenticula, which is the source of the English word lentil and a diminutive of the Latin form lent-, lens, meaning "lentil." You probably won't be too surprised to learn that lent-, lens also gave English the word lens.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The Cheech’s showpiece is the 26-foot-tall lenticular installation in the lobby, which was commissioned from the de la Torre brothers. 
New York Times, 14 June 2022 The Getty Center hovers at a hilltop over the 405 Freeway like a lenticular cloud. Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2022 Visitors to the art exhibit will experience a mix of holograms, 3D prints, lenticular characters and an illusion made by colored lights. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 July 2021 To learn more about altocumulus standing lenticular clouds, visit the NWS page here. Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 May 2021 As Cappucci explains, lenticular clouds are common around mountains that force incoming air to rise. Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2020 Which, perhaps, is why residents of Siskiyou County, Calif., wanted to believe a lenticular cloud hovering near Mt. Shasta on February 12 was an unidentified flying object. Fox News, 26 Feb. 2020 Your Instagram photo of the day Like pancakes: Patagonia is known for its strong winds and beautiful lenticular clouds. National Geographic, 21 Jan. 2020 This works because the plastic coating consists of a series of stripes, creating what are called lenticular lenses. Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 25 Oct. 2019 See More
New York Times, 14 June 2022 The Getty Center hovers at a hilltop over the 405 Freeway like a lenticular cloud. Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2022 Visitors to the art exhibit will experience a mix of holograms, 3D prints, lenticular characters and an illusion made by colored lights. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 July 2021 To learn more about altocumulus standing lenticular clouds, visit the NWS page here. Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 May 2021 As Cappucci explains, lenticular clouds are common around mountains that force incoming air to rise. Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2020 Which, perhaps, is why residents of Siskiyou County, Calif., wanted to believe a lenticular cloud hovering near Mt. Shasta on February 12 was an unidentified flying object. Fox News, 26 Feb. 2020 Your Instagram photo of the day Like pancakes: Patagonia is known for its strong winds and beautiful lenticular clouds. National Geographic, 21 Jan. 2020 This works because the plastic coating consists of a series of stripes, creating what are called lenticular lenses. Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 25 Oct. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin lenticularis lentil-shaped, from lenticula lentil
First Known Use
1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
lenticular
adjective
len·tic·u·lar len-ˈtik-yə-lər
1
: having the shape of a double-convex lens
2
: of or relating to a lens especially of the eye
3
: relating to or being the lentiform nucleus of the brain