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ophthalmic

Ophthalmic (adj) means of or pertaining to the eyes.

adj
1
Of or pertaining to the eyes.
2
Visionary, looking to the future.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ophthalmicus, from Ancient Greek ὀφθᾰλμῐκός (ophthălmĭkós, “of or for the eyes”), from ὀφθᾰλμός (ophthălmós, “eye”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, “-ic”, adjectival suffix).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of ophthalmic?

"ophthalmic" (adj) means of or pertaining to the eyes.

What are the different meanings of ophthalmic?

"ophthalmic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of or pertaining to the eyes; 2. Visionary, looking to the future.

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