optic

Definition

Of, or relating to the eye or to vision.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French optique or Medieval Latin opticus, from Ancient Greek ὀπτῐκός (optĭkós, “of or for sight”), from ὀπτός (optós, “visible”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, “-ic”, adjectival suffix).

Example Sentences

• "The moon, whose orb / Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views."