optic(n = noun.body) eye, oculus - the organ of sight;
Derived form adjective optic2
1. optic(a = adj.pert) ocular, opthalmic, optical - of or relating to or resembling the eye; "an ocular organ"; "an ocular spot is a pigmented organ or part believed to be sensitive to light"; "ocular diseases"; "ocular muscles"; "the optic (or optical) axis of the eye"
2. optic(a = adj.pert) ocular, optical, visual - relating to or using sight; "an optical illusion"; "ocular inspection"; "visual navigation"; "visual powers"
Derived form noun optic1
1. The organ of sight; an eye. [1913 Webster]
2. An eyeglass. Herbert. [1913 Webster]
1. Of, pertaining to, or using vision or sight;
2. Of or pertaining to the eye; ocular;
3. Relating to the science of optics or to devices designed to assist vision;
optic, adj. & n.
--adj. of or relating to the eye or vision (optic nerve).
--n.
1 a lens etc. in an optical instrument.
2 archaic or joc. the eye.
3 (Optic) Brit. propr. a device fastened to the neck of a bottle for measuring out spirits etc.
Idiom:
optic angle the angle formed by notional lines from the extremities of an object to the eye, or by lines from the eyes to a given point. optic axis
1 a line passing through the centre of curvature of a lens or spherical mirror and parallel to the axis of symmetry.
2 the direction in a doubly refracting crystal for which no double refraction occurs. optic lobe the dorsal lobe in the brain from which the optic nerve arises.
Etymology:
F optique or med.L opticus f. Gk optikos f. optos seen
N vision, sight, optics, eyesight, view, look, espial, glance, ken, coup d'oeil, glimpse, glint, peep, gaze, stare, leer, perlustration, contemplation, conspection, conspectuity, regard, survey, introspection, reconnaissance, speculation, watch, espionage, espionnage, autopsy, ocular inspection, ocular demonstration, sight-seeing, point of view, gazebo, loophole, belvedere, watchtower, field of view, theater, amphitheater, arena, vista, horizon, commanding view, bird's eye view, periscope, visual organ, organ of vision, eye, naked eye, unassisted eye, retina, pupil, iris, cornea, white, optics, orbs, saucer eyes, goggle eyes, gooseberry eyes, short sight, clear sight, sharp sight, quick sight, eagle sight, piercing sight, penetrating sight, clear glance, sharp glance, quick glance, eagle glance, piercing glance, penetrating glance, clear eye, sharp eye, quick eye, eagle eye, piercing eye, penetrating eye, perspicacity, discernment, catopsis, eagle, hawk, cat, lynx, Argus, evil eye, basilisk, cockatrice, seeing, visual, ocular, optic, optical, ophthalmic, clear-eyesighted, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed, lynx-eyed, keen- eyed, Argus-eyed, visible, visibly, in sight of, with one's eyes open at sight, at first sight, at a glance, at the first blush, prima facie, Int, look!, the scales falling from one's eyes, an eye like Mars to threaten or command, her eyes are homes of silent prayer, looking before and after, thy rapt soul sitting in thine eyes.