Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the naked eye
phrase
/ðə ˈneɪ.kɪd aɪ/
Definition
The ability to see without the help of optical instruments.
Examples
- You can see the stars in the sky with the naked eye.
- The damage to the tree was not visible to the naked eye.
- With the naked eye, the comet looked like a faint blur.
Meaning
It refers to our natural vision, unaided by tools like microscopes or telescopes, and is commonly used to describe observations of objects that are visible without magnification.
Synonyms
- unaided vision
- natural sight
- without assistance
