optic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the eye or vision.

• An instrument for observing or inspecting something, especially through a lens.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɒptɪk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88987691"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with optic
hype , mype , tipe

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Variants

List of all variants of optic that leads to same result
optic , optic nerve , optics , optic axes , optic axis , optic chiasm , optic chiasma , optic chiasmas , eyecup , optic cup , optic cups , optic disc , optic discs , optic disk , optic disks , optic lobe , optic lobes , optic nerves , optic vesicle , optic vesicles , fiber optics , fiber-optic

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French optique, from Latin opticus 'pertaining to sight'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The human eye is an 'optic' organ that processes light to create visual perception.

2. The first microscopes were simple 'optic' devices used to magnify small objects.

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Related Concepts

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1. Optometry: A healthcare profession that involves examining the eyes and associated structures, identifying and diagnosing disorders, and prescribing corrective lenses.

2. Optics: A branch of physics that deals with the behavior of light and the properties of optical instruments.

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Culture

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In literature, 'optic' has been used metaphorically to refer to perception or understanding. In art, 'optic' allusions are made to visual perception and the way it shapes our understanding of the world. In music, 'optic' can refer to the visual aspect of a performance.

How to Memorize "optic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing glasses or looking through a microscope to remember the meaning of 'optic'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'optic' with the word 'vision' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Optics is for Optimal Sight' to remember the meaning of 'optic'.

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