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optic

Syllabification: (op·tic)
Pronunciation: /ˈäptik/

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Definition of optic

adjective

  • of or relating to the eye or vision.

noun

  • 1a lens or other optical component in an optical instrument.
  • 2 archaic or humorous the eye.

Origin:

late Middle English: from French optique or medieval Latin opticus, from Greek optikos, from optos 'seen'

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