prism
//ˈprɪzəm//
Noun
prismSingular
prismsPlural
1
A transparent solid body, often with triangular ends, used for dispersing light into a spectrum or for reflecting rays of light.
The prism split the white light into a rainbow of colors.
2
A solid geometric figure whose two ends are similar, equal, and parallel polygons, and whose sides are parallelograms.
A triangular prism has two triangular bases and three rectangular sides.
3
A medium that distorts, slants, or colors whatever is viewed through it.
He views the world through the prism of his own experiences.