What does OPTIC mean?

Optic

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definition: Optic refers to anything related to the eyes or vision, or the use of light. As a noun, it can refer to a device or instrument that uses or manipulates light, such as a telescope or a camera lens. As an adjective, it can describe anything related to vision or light.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑːptɪk/ UK: /ˈɒptɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word optic comes from the Greek word "optikos," which means "of or for sight." The word has been used in English since the 16th century and has been commonly used in the fields of physics, medicine, and engineering.

Synonyms: Visual, ocular, ophthalmic, optical

Related Words: Sight, focus, lens, scope, image

Example Sentences:

• As an adjective: The optic nerve is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain.
• As a noun: The telescopes optic system allowed astronomers to observe distant galaxies.