optic

English

/ˈɒptɪk/, /ˈɑptɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Of, or relating to the eye or to vision.
  • Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French optique derived from Latin opticus derived from Ancient Greek ὀπτικός (of seeing).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ὀπτικός

Gloss

of seeing

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