optic
[ op-tik ]
/ ˈɒp tɪk /
adjective
of or relating to the eye or sight.
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
Words nearby optic
opt out,
opt-,
opt.,
optative,
optesthesia,
optic,
optic axis,
optic canal,
optic capsule,
optic chiasm,
optic chiasma
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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
Word Origin for 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
Medical definitions for optic
optic
[ ŏp′tĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to the eye or vision.
Of or relating to the science of optics or optical equipment.
Scientific definitions for optic
optic
[ ŏp′tĭk ]
Relating to or involving the eye or vision.