Wordiyoopt
GreekVariants
optoptosopticus
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Greek optikos (of sight), from opsis (sight, view). Shapes vision-related vocabulary: optic, optical, optics, optometrist. Distinct from Latin optāre (to choose), which gives us option and optional. Synoptic (seeing together, an overview) also belongs to the Greek sight-branch.
Associated Words
adoption
Legally taking a child as one's own; accepting or taking up something new
TOEFLB2
optic
Relating to the eye or vision; an eye or optical lens
IELTSC1
optical
Relating to sight, vision, or optics
IELTSTOEFLA2
optics
The branch of physics studying light and vision
B2
option
a choice from a set; the freedom to choose
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL
optional
Not required; left to personal choice
IELTSTOEFLGRE
optometrist
A professional who tests eyes and prescribes corrective lenses
TOEFLC2
synoptic
Giving a general overview or summary
GREC2