optic

adjective

ˈäp-tik How to pronounce optic (audio)
Definition of opticnext
as in optical
of, relating to, or used in vision the optic nerve

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Recent Examples of optic 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 Drones are using sonar, laser, optic and echo sound technology to look for debris on the ocean floor at depths of up to 6,000 metres. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for optic
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optical
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  • However, those optical measurements remained open to interpretation, partly due to the challenges of isolating the optical signal.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This stock has been on a volatile ride since June, but the fundamental reason to own it — optical technology replacing more copper in the data center to keep up with the need for faster data transfer speeds — hasn't changed.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
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