EGAVE

optical

About 17.20 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. adjective Of or relating to sight; visual.
    Strabismus is an optical defect.
  2. adjective Designed to assist or enhance sight
    A microscope is an optical instrument.
  3. adjective Of or relating to optics.
    Refraction is an optical effect.
  4. adjective Of or relating to visible light.
    Optical telescopes don't work when it is cloudy.
  5. adjective Incorporating light-sensitive devices.
    An optical switch opens the door automatically.
  6. noun Any special effect requiring laboratory work on the film.

Similar words

visual opthalmic optic ocular vision standpoint perspective outlook viewpoint view

Often followed by

properties fiber system and density axis fibers path illusion systems

Word family

optically

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