optical — relating to sight or the eyes, or to light and vision
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to sight or the eyes, or to light and vision
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːptɪkl/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa's new optical glasses make him look like a mad scientist.
- The optical cable carries internet signals at the speed of light.
- The magician used optical tricks to make the elephant disappear.
optical
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɑːptɪkl/]
relating to sight or the eyes, or to light and vision
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'optikos' meaning 'of sight or vision', derived from 'ops' meaning 'eye' or 'vision'. The word entered English through Late Latin and Old French.
Breakdown
opt- (eye, vision, from Greek optikos) + -ical (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = optical
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandpa's new optical glasses make him look like a mad scientist.”
“The optical cable carries internet signals at the speed of light.”
“The magician used optical tricks to make the elephant disappear.”
“Optical character recognition technology can read handwritten text.”
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