optic

(äptik)

adjective

of the eye or sense of sight

Origin: MFr optique < ML opticus < Gr optikos < optos, seen < ōps, eye

noun

  1. an eye: a pretentiously humorous usage, generally in the pl.
  2. a lens or an optical instrument

See optic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to the eye or vision.
  2. Of or relating to the science of optics or optical equipment.
noun
  1. An eye.
  2. Any of the lenses, prisms, or mirrors of an optical instrument.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English optik

Origin: , from Old French optique

Origin: , from Medieval Latin opticus

Origin: , from Greek optikos

Origin: , from optos, visible; see okw- in Indo-European roots

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