optic

word

Definition

Related to the eye or vision. It can also refer to things involving light and sight, like 'optic nerve' or 'optic lens'.

Usage & Nuances

'Optic' is mainly used in scientific, medical, and technical contexts. Common phrases are 'optic nerve', 'optic lens', and 'optic fiber'. In daily conversation, 'eye' is more usual than 'optic'. Do not confuse with 'optical', which is more commonly used for devices or technologies related to light.

Example Sentences

Damage to the optic nerve can cause vision loss.

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The doctor checked my optic nerve.

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Light passes through the optic lens of the eye.

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He studies optic science at the university.

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She got new glasses with a special optic coating.

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Fiber optic cables send information using light.

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