optic

/ˈɑptɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the eye or vision.
    • The optic nerve sends signals from the eye to the brain.
    • He studied the optic system of the human eye in biology class.
    • Optic illusions can trick the brain into seeing something that isn't there.
  2. Relating to light or the science of optics.
    • Optic fibers carry light signals for high-speed internet.
    • The telescope uses a series of optic lenses to magnify distant stars.
    • The camera's optic system was designed to reduce glare.
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noun
  1. A lens or other device that aids vision, especially in an optical instrument.
    • He cleaned the optic of the microscope before the experiment.
    • The rifle's optic helped the hunter aim more accurately.
    • She adjusted the optic on the telescope to focus on the moon.
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