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adjective op·tic \ˈäp-tik\

: of or relating to the eyes

Full Definition of OPTIC

:  of or relating to vision or the eye

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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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Synonyms

ocular, visual, optical

Antonyms

nonvisual

Related Words

seeing, sighted; focusing (also focussing)

Rhymes with OPTIC

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noun

Definition 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