optic

adjective
UK: /ˈɒptɪk/
US: /ˈɑːptɪk/

  1. Relating to the eye or vision.

    1. The optic nerve sends signals to the brain.
    2. The doctor checked my optic disc during the eye exam.

  2. Relating to optics, the science of light and vision.

    1. This shop sells optic equipment such as telescopes.
    2. The engineer specialized in optic design for camera lenses.

Synonyms

visual optical eye perspective
optic noun

  1. A lens or other optical element.

    1. The camera has a high-quality optic.
    2. He cleaned the optic carefully before using the microscope.

  2. The way something is perceived by the public.

    1. The company is concerned about the optic of the new policy.
    2. The politician tried to improve the optic surrounding the scandal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "optic" in English means: Relating to the eye or vision., Relating to optics, the science of light and vision..

The phonetic transcription of "optic" is /ˈɒptɪk/ in British English and /ˈɑːptɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "optic": visual, optical, eye, perspective.

Example usage of "optic": "The optic nerve sends signals to the brain.". More examples on the page.