Foveate

//ˈfəʊvi.ət// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To angle one's eyes such that the foveae are directed at (an object in one's field of view), the fovea being the portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. transitive

    "“Tracking an object requires the person to first move their head and eyes to the target, which always results in a slight overshoot, then quickly flick the eyes back to foveate on the target [get the target centred on the optic nerve]^([sic]),” says Dr Leonard."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having slight depressions or pits.

Synonyms

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pittedpitted

Example

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"“Tracking an object requires the person to first move their head and eyes to the target, which always results in a slight overshoot, then quickly flick the eyes back to foveate on the target [get the target centred on the optic nerve]^([sic]),” says Dr Leonard."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From fovea + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

From fovea + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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