ray
Meaning
A ray is a straight line emanating from a point in a specified direction, often used in mathematical and physical contexts to describe the propagation of light or other forms of energy; in a broader sense, it can also refer to a subtle or indirect influen
💡 The term "ray" is often misused in colloquial contexts to imply a broader or less precise notion of illumination or influence; it is important to maintain its geometric or scientific specificity in formal discourse.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
architect
sat
by
the
window
,
watching
a
thin
ray
of
sunlight
cut
across
the
drafting
table
and
reveal
details
she
had
overlooked
.
As
she
adjusted
her
lamp
to
balance
the
natural
light
,
the
contrast
between
shadow
and
line
made
the
elevation
seem
more
precise
.
She
leaned
forward
,
contemplating
the
proportions
with
meticulous
care
,
and
marked
a
subtle
correction
that
would
improve
circulation
in
the
design
.
Although
the
change
was
small
,
it
altered
how
sight
would
travel
through
the
space
,
guiding
visitors
along
a
gentle
axis
rather
than
a
rigid
route
.
When
she
finally
pushed
back
from
the
table
,
the
light
had
shifted
and
the
single
ray
now
pooled
softly
on
the
floor
,
a
quiet
confirmation
that
the
revision
felt
right
.
Common Phrases
ray of light
ray tracing
ray of hope
Synonyms
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