optic
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adjective \ˈäp-tik\Definition of OPTIC
: of or relating to vision or the eye
See Origin of OPTIC
Middle English, from Medieval Latin opticus, from Greek optikos, from opsesthai to be going to see; akin to Greek opsis appearance, ōps eye — more at eye
First Known Use: 14th century
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2optic
nounDefinition of OPTIC
1
: eye
2
a : any of the elements (as lenses, mirrors, or light guides) of an optical instrument or system —usually used in plural b : an optical instrument
First Known Use of OPTIC
1600
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