optic — relating to sight or the eyes
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to sight or the eyes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːptɪk/
Example Sentences
- My optic nerve must be malfunctioning because I keep seeing my homework as 'optional'.
- The optic fiber internet connection allows for lightning-fast data transmission.
- The doctor examined my optic disc during the eye checkup.
optic
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɑːptɪk/]
relating to sight or the eyes
The optometrist checks her optic nerve with a bright beam of light.
A myopic professor teaching an optic topic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Ancient Greek 'optikos', meaning 'of sight' or 'relating to vision'. The term originates from the Greek root 'ops', meaning 'eye' or 'sight', and was developed by ancient Greek scholars studying vision and light.
Breakdown
opt- (from Greek 'ops', meaning eye or sight) + -ic (adjective suffix indicating relation or pertinence to).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My optic nerve must be malfunctioning because I keep seeing my homework as 'optional'.”
“The optic fiber internet connection allows for lightning-fast data transmission.”
“The doctor examined my optic disc during the eye checkup.”
“That optic illusion made me think the building was moving!”
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