optic Meaning & Definition
What Does Optic Mean?
Optic is used as an adjective meaning Of, or relating to the eye or to vision. It can also mean Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments. As a noun, it means An eye.
Word Facts for Optic
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɒp.tɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | eye, oculus and peeper |
| Plural | optics |
Optic Definition (Adjective)
- Of, or relating to the eye or to vision.
- Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments.
Optic as a Noun
- An eye.
- A lens or other part of an optical instrument that interacts with light.
- A measuring device with a small window, attached to an upside-down bottle, used to dispense alcoholic drinks in a bar.
Synonyms of Optic
Optic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Optic
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Optic in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
optic (not comparable)
optic (plural optics)
Words That Rhyme With Optic
Origin of Optic
Borrowed from Middle French optique or Medieval Latin opticus, from Ancient Greek ὀπτῐκός (optĭkós, “of or for sight”), from ὀπτός (optós, “visible”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, “-ic”, adjectival suffix).
Pronouncing Optic
You say optic as //ˈɒp.tɪk//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Optic
Is optic an adjective or a noun?
Optic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for optic?
Close synonyms of optic are eye, oculus and peeper. See the full list of optic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of optic?
The plural of optic is optics.