Optic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to or resembling the eye; "ocular muscles"; "an ocular organ"; "ocular diseases"; "the optic (or optical) axis of the eye"; "an ocular spot is a pigmented organ or part believed to be sensitive to light"; "ophthalmic defect".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The ophthalmologist examined the patient's optic nerve to determine the cause of her vision loss.
- The optic fibers in the retina are responsible for transmitting visual signals to the brain.
- An optical coherent tomography scan is a non-invasive test that produces high-resolution images of the optic disc and retina.
- The complexities of the human optic system have long fascinated scientists and researchers.
- The optic axis of the eye is the line that passes through the center of the pupil and the center of the cornea.
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Meaning 2
Relating to or using sight; "ocular inspection"; "an optical illusion"; "visual powers"; "visual navigation".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Optic nerves transmit visual information from the eye to the brain for processing.
- The optic telescope provides a field of view within which objects are magnified and brought closer.
- The optic system of a microscope allows for the detailed examination of microscopic specimens.
- Optic communication uses light signals to transmit information through fiber-optic cables.
- The optic fibers are designed to carry high-speed data through networks and devices.