lux Meaning & Definition
What Does Lux Mean?
As a noun, lux means In the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx. As a verb, it means To dislocate; to luxate. As a verb, it means To put out of joint; to luxate.
Quick Facts About Lux
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //lʌks// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | lx |
| Verb forms | luxes, luxing, luxed |
Lux Definition (Noun)
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx
Lux as a Verb
- To dislocate; to luxate.
Verb
- To put out of joint; to luxate.
Synonyms of Lux
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Lux in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
lux (plural lux or luxes or (rare) luces)
lux (third-person singular simple present luxes, present participle luxing, simple past and past participle luxed)
Words That Rhyme With Lux
Origin of Lux
Origin 1: Borrowed from Latin lūx (“light”), from Proto-Indo-European *lewk- (“white; light; bright”). Cognates include Ancient Greek λευκός (leukós, “white, blank, light, bright, clear”), Ancient Greek λύκη (lúkē, “light, morning twilight”), Sanskrit रोचते (rocate), Middle Persian 𐭩𐭥𐭬 (rōz, “day”) and Old English lēoht (noun) (English light).
Origin 2: Compare French luxer. See luxate.
How Do You Say Lux?
Lux is pronounced //lʌks// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Lux
Is lux a noun or a verb?
Lux is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for lux?
Close synonyms of lux are lx. See the full list of lux synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of lux?
The past tense of lux is luxed. The present participle is luxing.