First Known Use: 14th century
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1optic
adjective op·tic \ˈäp-tik\
: of or relating to the eyes
Full Definition of OPTIC
: of or relating to vision or the eye
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Origin of OPTIC
Middle English, from Medieval Latin opticus, from Greek optikos, from opsesthai to be going to see; akin to Greek opsis appearance, ōps eye — more at eye
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2optic
noun
Definition of OPTIC
1
: eye
2
a : any of the elements (as lenses, mirrors, or light guides) of an optical instrument or system —usually used in plural b : an optical instrument
First Known Use of OPTIC
1600
OPTIC Defined for Kids
optic
adjective op·tic \ˈäp-tik\
Definition of OPTIC for Kids
: of or relating to seeing or the eye <the optic nerve>
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