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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

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

optic Synonyms

optic

modif.

ocular, of the vision, optical; see visual.

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.