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ocularrelating to the eyes or vision

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to the eyes or vision

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːkjələr/

Example Sentences

  • The superhero claimed to have ocular powers, but he still couldn't find his lost glasses.
  • Regular ocular checkups are essential for maintaining good vision.
  • The detective's ocular inspection of the crime scene revealed crucial evidence.

ocular

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈɑːkjələr/]

relating to the eyes or vision

relating to the eyes or vision
💡 Concept

relating to the eyes or vision

This particular ocular issue needs special care!
🎵 Rhyme

This particular ocular issue needs special care!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɑːkjələr/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɒkjələ(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootocul-
Suffix--ar

Origin

Derived from Latin oculus, meaning 'eye,' a term used by ancient Romans to denote the organ of sight. The word has been retained in modern medical and anatomical terminology to describe anything related to or affecting the eye.

Breakdown

oculus (eye) + -ar (relating to, adjective-forming suffix)

🎵Rhyme

icularparticularacular
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particular
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🔗Collocations

ocular examination
ocular disease
ocular pressure
ocular nerve
ocular migraine
ocular surface

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The superhero claimed to have ocular powers, but he still couldn't find his lost glasses.

Regular ocular checkups are essential for maintaining good vision.

The detective's ocular inspection of the crime scene revealed crucial evidence.

😄 Fun example

My cat seems to have developed ocular superpowers - she can spot a treat from across the room!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

visualopticalopticeye-related

Antonyms

auditorytactilenon-visual

Related

oculistbinocularmonocularophthalmologyretina

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