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Optics

//ˈɒptɪks// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The physics of light and vision: basic optical science. uncountable

    "a PhD in the optics of liquid crystals"

  2. 2
    plural of optic form-of, plural
  3. 3
    optical properties wordnet
  4. 4
    Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology. uncountable

    "defense R&D investments in both optics and electronics"

  5. 5
    the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light wordnet
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  1. 6
    The light-related aspects of a device. uncountable

    "the optics of liquid crystals under certain laboratory conditions"

  2. 7
    Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics. figuratively, uncountable

    "Near-synonyms: appearances, spectacle, theatrics; choreography"

Etymology

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

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