reticle

noun

a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument

Roots

retereti- · Latin · net culum-cle · Latin · little (diminutive)

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The word reticle breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: reti, from Latin rete (“net”); and -cle, from Latin culum (“little (diminutive)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.