optics
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optics¹
- /ˈɒptɪks/ UK
- /ˈɑptɪks/ US
Where it comes from
From Medieval Latin opticus (“optic, optical”), from Ancient Greek ὀπτικός (optikós), equivalent to optic + -ics.
noun opticks
- The physics of light and vision: basic optical science. a PhD in the optics of liquid crystals
- Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology. defense R&D investments in both optics and electronics
- The light-related aspects of a device. the optics of liquid crystals under certain laboratory conditions
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Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.
Near-synonyms: appearances, spectacle, theatrics; choreography
Similar: appearances, spectacle, theatrics, choreography
optics²
- /ˈɒptɪks/ UK
- /ˈɑptɪks/ US
noun
- plural of optic
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: ocular, eye, oculus, opthalmic, peeper, optical, visual, lens, perspective, lines, lmg, view, parts, approach, lenses, perspectives
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Talk about this word "optics." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/optics. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. optics. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/optics "optics." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/optics.Cite this
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title = {optics},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
