Simple meaning
What does Refract mean?
Refract means bend while passing through materials.
Dictionary definition
to bend as it passes from one material to another.
Example sentences
Refract in a sentence
easy
Our science class learned the meaning of refract.
medium
The worksheet used refract in a sentence about motion and energy.
hard
In a reading passage, refract helped explain how physical systems behave.
Synonyms
Words like Refract
moveClose in meaning in many contexts.
sendClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stopHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
blockHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Refract word family
Base word
refract
verb
refract
Base form.
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What does refract mean?
REFRACT means refract means bend while passing through materials.
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