foveae

/ˈfoʊviːiː/ or /foʊˈviːiː/

Definitions

1. noun

the central part of the retina in the eye, sensitive to light and color and responsible for sharp central vision

“The unique structure of the foveae allows us to see details and shapes clearly.”

2. plural noun

the small depressions or pits in the surface of some objects, such as the foveae on the surface of the moon

“The spacecraft navigated through the many foveae on the lunar surface.”

Synonyms

  • fovea
  • pit

Antonyms

  • bulge
  • bump