optic

[ op-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the eye or sight.
2. optical.

noun

1. the eye.
2. a lens of an optical instrument.

optic

¹

/ ˈɒptɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the eye or vision
2. a less common word for optical

noun

1. an informal word for eye 1

Optic

²

/ ˈɒptɪk /

noun

1. a device attached to an inverted bottle for dispensing measured quantities of liquid, such as whisky, gin, etc

optic

/ ŏp′tĭk /

1. Relating to or involving the eye or vision.

Other Words From

• inter·optic adjective
• non·optic adjective
• post·optic adjective
• pre·optic adjective
• sub·optic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of optic¹

1535–45; < Medieval Latin opticus < Greek optikós, equivalent to opt ( ós ) seen (verbid of ópsesthai to see) + -ikos -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of optic¹

C16: from Medieval Latin opticus, from Greek optikos, from optos visible, seen; related to ōps eye

Example Sentences

The optics of their three-decade age gap weren’t ideal for them either.

From Los Angeles Times

The customs documents obtained by the BBC suggest that Rama Group made two shipments to Moscow of high-end optics that can be used in missiles, tanks and aircraft.

From BBC

"Bradley was blind because he shook him that hard, he snapped his optic nerve and he had a can of Coke’s worth of blood between his brain and his skull," Bradley's mum, Sharon Boocock, said.

From BBC

The salary request has also caused grumbling among some inside the department, who question the optics at a time when some police facilities are deteriorating.

From Los Angeles Times

But I would imagine that you, Niecy, would have thoughts to share on those optics.

From Salon