First Known Use: circa 1575
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1ocular
adjective oc·u·lar \ˈä-kyə-lər\
: of or relating to the eye
Full Definition of OCULAR
1
a : done or perceived by the eye <ocular inspection> b : based on what has been seen <ocular testimony>
2
a : of or relating to the eye <ocular muscles> b : resembling an eye in form or function
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Origin of OCULAR
Late Latin ocularis of eyes, from Latin oculus eye
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OCULAR[1] Defined for Kids
ocular
adjective oc·u·lar \ˈä-kyə-lər\
Definition of OCULAR for Kids
: of or relating to the eye or eyesight <ocular diseases>
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