optic

[ op-tik ]

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adjective

of or relating to the eye or sight.
optical.

noun

the eye.
a lens of an optical instrument.

Origin of optic

1535–45; <Medieval Latin opticus<Greek optikós, equivalent to opt(ós) seen (verbid of ópsesthai to see) + -ikos-ic

Other words from optic

in·ter·op·tic, adjective
non·op·tic, adjective
post·op·tic, adjective
pre·op·tic, adjective
sub·op·tic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for optic (1 of 2)

optic

/ (ˈɒptɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to the eye or vision
a less common word for optical

noun

an informal word for eye 1

Origin of optic

C16: from Medieval Latin opticus, from Greek optikos, from optos visible, seen; related to ōps eye

British Dictionary definitions for Optic (2 of 2)

Optic

/ (ˈɒptɪk) /

noun

British trademark a device attached to an inverted bottle for dispensing measured quantities of liquid, such as whisky, gin, etc

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Scientific definitions for optic

optic

[ ŏp′tĭk ]

Relating to or involving the eye or vision.

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