OPTICAL Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

optical

adjective

ˈäp-ti-kəl

Definition of optical next

as in optic

of, relating to, or used in vision an optical illusion that fools most people

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nonvisual

Examples of optical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The spacecraft, whose main body is a box about 20 ft. to a side, is stuffed with a suite of nine instruments, including optical cameras, temperature sensors, global radar, a magnetometer, and an ultraviolet spectrometer. —

Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024 The optical giant closed on its $1.5 billion acquisition of Supreme, ending the brand’s nearly four-year stay under the VF Corp. umbrella. —

Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024 Its chemical and physical properties—including high temperature and corrosion resistance, low thermal expansion, high insulation, and light transmission—mean it can be used in optical communication and electronic light sources technology. —

Tommy Greene, WIRED, 1 Oct. 2024 The optical engine is also sealed to prevent image-spoiling dust from entering the system, with the unit being certified to IP6X standards. —

Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for optical

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