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optic

adjective

ˈäp-tik

Definition of optic

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of, relating to, or used in vision the optic nerve

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Recent Examples of optic Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026 Hetzel was diagnosed with NF and an optic glioma that impacts her vision. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 May 2026 Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2026 Malnutrition encouraged an epidemic of a blinding disease called optic neuropathy. — Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for optic

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Researchers can reduce the material to only a few layers while preserving its magnetic and optical behavior.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Nikon's optical gear features in our guides to the best cameras, lenses and binoculars.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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