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单词 optical
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optical

adjective

op·​ti·​cal ˈäp-ti-kəl How to pronounce optical (audio)
1
: of or relating to the science of optics
2
a
: of or relating to vision : visual
b
: visible sense 1
optical wavelength
c
: of, relating to, or being objects that emit light in the visible range of frequencies
an optical galaxy
d
: using the properties of light to aid vision
an optical instrument
3
a
: of, relating to, or utilizing light especially instead of other forms of energy
optical microscopy
b
: involving the use of light-sensitive devices to acquire information for a computer
optical character recognition
4
: of or relating to optical art
optically
ˈäp-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce optical (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • ocular
  • optic
  • visual
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Example Sentences

The company manufactures microscopes, telescopes, and other optical instruments. an optical illusion that fools most people
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Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

optical

adjective

op·​ti·​cal ˈäp-ti-kəl How to pronounce optical (audio)
1
: relating to the science of optics
2
: relating to seeing : visual
3
: involving the use of devices that are sensitive to light to get information for a computer
an optical scanner

Medical Definition

optical

adjective

op·​ti·​cal ˈäp-ti-kəl How to pronounce optical (audio)
1
: of or relating to the science of optics
2
a
: of or relating to vision : visual
b
: using the properties of light to aid vision
an optical instrument
3
: of, relating to, or utilizing light
optical microscopy

optical

adjective

as in optic
of, relating to, or used in vision an optical illusion that fools most people

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • optic
  • visual
  • ocular
  • seeing
  • focusing
  • sighted
  • focussing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonvisual
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