optic Definition
op·tic (äp′tik)
adjective
of the eye or sense of sight
Etymology: MFr optique < ML opticus < Gr optikos < optos, seen < ōps, eye
noun
- an eye: a pretentiously humorous usage, generally in the pl.
- a lens or an optical instrument
optic Synonyms
optic Usage Examples
Converse of object
- multi-coated: All Hilkinson Binoculars have fully multi-coated optics and have either BK-7 or BAK-4 prisms.
- dispense: To disseminate among Members and others, information on all matters affecting dispensing optics, and publish written material as appropriate.
Adjective modifier
- multi-coated: Offering brilliant viewing due to the multi-coated optics, users find this a great companion on the water.
- adaptive: For adaptive optics slightly larger reference sources may be used.
- nonlinear: Painlevé equations arise in many applications including models of water waves, nonlinear optics, general relativity, and in differential geometry.
- diffractive: Photonics Focus dropped into a session where speakers approached diffractive optics from extreme ends of the power spectrum.
- geometrical: Geometrical optics are a useful tool for calculating reflections from the polygons in a 3D database.
- coated: Take in the view at high power through bright crisp multi coated optics.
Modifies a noun
- nerve: The anatomy of the visual pathway The optic nerves carry visual signals from each eye into the head.
- neuritis: A second controlled trial occurring in Oxford, involving participants with optic neuritis has been taking place.
- chiasm: At the optic chiasm about half of the visual information in each optic nerve swaps over to the opposite nerve.
- atrophy: Firstly he has bilateral optic nerve atrophy, which affects the visual information passing from the eye to the brain.
- neuropathy: Sometimes children with optic neuropathy find spectacles improve vision.
- coloboma: I have a optic nerve coloboma in my right eye.
Noun used with modifier
- fiber: We also work with fiber optics, UV light, LEDs.
- fiber: A thin fiber optic cable is needed to connect the two.
- quantum: His work in theoretical quantum optics recently predicted the existence of the optical analog of " black holes " .
- precision: Precision optics backed by 60 years of Canon development ensure crisp, clear results.
- telescope: To help you to choose a telescope or binoculars, or to understand telescope optics visit my Choosing a Telescope page.
- ion: This covers areas from accelerator physics through engineering design, ion optics, radio-frequency engineering, magnet design and a host more.

