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optic
(äp′tik)
adjective
of the eye or sense of sight
Origin: 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
See optic in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Of or relating to the eye or vision.
- Of or relating to the science of optics or optical equipment.
- An eye.
- 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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