adjective
optic
OP-tihk
adjective
1
Relating to the eye or to vision.
"The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain."
noun
1
A lens or component of an instrument that light passes through or interacts with, such as in a camera or telescope.
"Dust on the optic can blur the whole image."
How to Use Optic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with the eye or with the lenses that handle light.
Common pairings
optic nerve
rifle optic
optic disc
Word Forms
optics plural
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Etymology
From Greek optikos, "of or for sight," from optos, "visible."