adj
ocular
OK-yuh-luh
Ocular (adj) means relating to the eye or to eyesight. Example: “The accident caused permanent ocular damage.”
adj
1
Relating to the eye or to eyesight.
"The accident caused permanent ocular damage."
"She had an ocular migraine that blurred her vision for an hour."
noun
1
The eyepiece of a microscope or telescope — the lens closest to the viewer's eye.
"Adjust the ocular until the specimen comes into focus."
How to use ocular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the eyes — mostly seen in medical or scientific contexts.
When to use it
A clinical, technical word — everyday speech uses "eye" or "visual" instead.
Common pairings
ocular migraine
ocular damage
the ocular lens
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Word forms
- Plural
- oculars
- Comparative
- more ocular
- Superlative
- most ocular
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Etymology
From Latin oculus, "eye".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ocular
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What does “ocular” mean?
The word “ocular” means relating to the eye or to eyesight. In plain terms, to do with the eyes — mostly seen in medical or scientific contexts.
How do you pronounce “ocular”?
“Ocular” is pronounced OK-yuh-luh (/ˈɑ.kjə.lɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ocular” in a sentence?
Here is “ocular” used in a sentence: “The accident caused permanent ocular damage.”
What part of speech is “ocular”?
Depending on how it is used, “ocular” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “ocular” come from?
The word “ocular” comes from Latin. From Latin oculus, "eye".
How many meanings does “ocular” have?
“Ocular” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the eye or to eyesight.
