optic
UK/'ɒptik/US
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Definitions
adj.
Relating to the eye or to vision
眼睛的，视觉的
n.
A lens or other optical component (often plural in casual use)
镜片，光学元件（口语中常用复数）
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
=optic
opt (Greek optos 'seen, of sight') + -ic (adj.) = 'of sight.' The most direct form of the Greek 'sight' branch. You meet it most often in the optic nerve, the cable that carries images from the eye to the brain. Not related to the Latin 'choose' opt- of option.
Root opt still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.optic nerve视神经
- 2.fiber optic光纤的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
- 2.
Damage to the optic nerve can cause loss of vision.