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optical.

Of or relating to sight; visual.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɒptɪkəl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɑptɪkəl/General-American
  1. Of or relating to sight; visual.

    Strabismus is an optical defect.
  2. Designed to assist or enhance sight

    A microscope is an optical instrument.
  3. Of or relating to optics.

    Refraction is an optical effect.
  4. Of or relating to visible light.

    Optical telescopes don't work when it is cloudy.
  5. Incorporating light-sensitive devices.

    An optical switch opens the door automatically.
Where this word comes from

From optic + -al.

noun/ˈɒptɪkəl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɑptɪkəl/General-American
  1. Any special effect requiring laboratory work on the film.

Where this word comes from

From optic + -al.

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