optical Synonyms & Antonyms
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Optical as an Adjective
Of or relating to sight; visual.
Strabismus is an optical defect.
Designed to assist or enhance sight
A microscope is an optical instrument.
Of or relating to optics.
Refraction is an optical effect.
Of or relating to visible light.
Optical telescopes don't work when it is cloudy.
Incorporating light-sensitive devices.
An optical switch opens the door automatically.
Optical as a Noun
Any special effect requiring laboratory work on the film.
Optical in a Sentence
Strabismus is an optical defect.
(Can we add an example for this sense?)
A microscope is an optical instrument.
Refraction is an optical effect.
Optical telescopes don't work when it is cloudy.
An optical switch opens the door automatically.
Word Forms & Grammar
optical (comparative more optical, superlative most optical)
optical (plural opticals)
Words That Rhyme With Optical
Origin of Optical
From optic + -al.
Optical: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɒptɪkəl/ |
| Meaning | Of or relating to sight; visual |
| Plural | opticals |
| Comparative / superlative | more optical, most optical |
Optical: Your Questions Answered
Is optical an adjective or a noun?
Optical is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of optical?
The plural of optical is opticals.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of optical?
The comparative form is more optical and the superlative form is most optical.