kaleidoscope
UK: kəˈlaɪ.də.skəʊp | US: kəˈlaɪ.də.skoʊp
n. 1. An optical instrument containing mirrors and loose, colored pieces of glass or other materials, producing symmetrical patterns when rotated.
n. 2. A constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements.
kaleidoscope = kaleido<beautiful> + scope<view>
- kaleido (from Greek kalos "beautiful" + eidos "form")
- scope (from Greek skopein "to look, examine")
Etymology Origin:
Coined in 1817 by Scottish inventor David Brewster, combining Greek roots to describe the instrument’s function: kaleido- ("beautiful form") + -scope ("viewer"). The word reflects the device’s ability to create ever-shifting, symmetrical visual patterns, mirroring its linguistic blend of beauty and observation.
The child was mesmerized by the colorful patterns in the kaleidoscope.
Her life was a kaleidoscope of adventures across different continents.
The artist drew inspiration from the kaleidoscope of autumn leaves.
The festival transformed the city into a kaleidoscope of lights and music.
His memories formed a kaleidoscope of joy and sorrow.