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Optics - English meaning

Optics – definitions in English dictionary

noun

A lens or other optical component in an optical instrument.

noun

The eye.

noun

A device fastened to the neck of an inverted bottle for measuring out spirits.

plural noun

The scientific study of sight and the behaviour of light, or the properties of transmission and deflection of other forms of radiation.

Usage examples:

In applied mathematics he studied optics, electricity, telegraphy, capillarity, elasticity, thermod…
plural noun

(typically in a political context) the way in which an event or course of action is perceived by the public.

Usage examples:

What we really need in this circumstance is to make smart decisions in the best interest of student…
noun

The study of light

noun

The study of light or the use of light in technical instruments

Usage examples:

The phone uses advanced optics to provide a sharp display.

Optics translation into English

Optics: translate from English into Chinese

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光学

Optics: translate from English into Dutch

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Optiek, Optica, Leer van het zien, Leer van het licht

Optics: translate from English into French

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Optique

Optics: translate from English into German

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Optik

Optics: translate from English into Hindi

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प्रकाशिकी, प्रकाशविज्ञान, दृग्विद्या, दृष्‍टि विज्ञान

Optics: translate from English into Italian

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Ottica

Optics: translate from English into Korean

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광학

Optics: translate from English into Russian

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Оптика

Optics: translate from English into Spanish

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Óptica

Word origin

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

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Optics – similar words

optically

adverb

In a way that relates to light or the ability to see, or to what someone sees

Usage examples:

These lightbulbs are bad optically—they cause a lot of glare., the substance is polished to give an…
Optically - all meanings in English

optical

adjective

Relating to sight, especially in relation to the action of light.

Usage examples:

Optical illusions
noun

A pair of glasses.

Usage examples:

He pushed his opticals on to the bridge of his nose
adjective

Connected with the eyes or sight, or connected with or using light

Usage examples:

An optical telescope
Optical - all meanings in English

optic

adjective

Relating to the eye or vision.

Usage examples:

Vigilance is needed for any features of possible optic neuropathy, such as blurred vision, impaired…
noun

A lens or other optical component in an optical instrument.

Usage examples:

Not only does the lens have the power of some of the white-coloured optics you've seen at sidelines…
adjective

Referring to the eyes

Usage examples:

The optic nerve
Optic - all meanings in English

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