Optic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒp.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Optic is an adjective meaning (relational) Of, or relating to the eye or to vision.
Meaning
(relational) Of, or relating to the eye or to vision.
More Meanings
- (optics, relational) Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments.
- (optics) A lens or other part of an optical instrument that interacts with light.
- (trademark in UK) A measuring device with a small window, attached to an upside-down bottle, used to dispense alcoholic drinks in a bar.
- (archaic, humorous) An eye.
Example Sentences
The moon, whose orb / Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views.
The difference is as great between / The optics seeing, as the object seen.
They were neatly lined up on three shelves between the optics of martini, vodka, whisky and gin.
They pulled up two bar stools and looked around the room as the barman relieved the whisky optic of its contents.
Word Forms
- optick
- optique
- optics
Synonyms for optic
Depending on context, synonyms include eye, oculus, peeper, optical, ocular, visual.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ocular, eye, oculus, opthalmic, peeper, optical.
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