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optics

Pronunciation: /ˈɒptɪks/

The English word “optics” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.
  2. Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology.
  3. The light-related aspects of a device.
  4. Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin opticus (“optic, optical”), from Ancient Greek ὀπτικός (optikós), equivalent to optic + -ics.

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