Definitions for optics

optics op·tics

Spelling: [op-tiks]
IPA: /ˈɒp tɪks/

Optics is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 128 anagrams from letters in optics (ciopst).

Definitions for optics

noun

  1. (used with a singular verb) the branch of physical science that deals with the properties and phenomena of both visible and invisible light and with vision.
  2. (used with a plural verb) the way a situation, action, event, etc., is perceived by the public or by a particular group of people:
  3. the eye.
  4. a lens of an optical instrument.

adjective

  1. of or relating to the eye or sight.
  2. optical.

Origin of optics

1605-15; Medieval Latin optica Greek optiká, noun use of neuter plural of optikós; see optic, -ics

Examples for optics

Irritated members of Congress say that the authorization of the train-and-equip mission is merely about optics.

He has a taste for optics also; and knows all about refraction and reflection.

But, having himself campaigned by hitting others for their lack of involvement, Perry obviously understands the optics of crisis.

Besides, optics is God's own science—and this was the morning light.

She fixed her optics for a moment on the crumpled piece of paper, but she saw it not.

The Professor of Astronomy was to teach astronomy, optics, navigation, and cosmography.

Eli wants to replace her because he is worried Peter will succumb to temptation (“the optics are bad,” he says).

In terms of the optics, let us not forget that the United States is facing a new and extremely dangerous enemy in ISIS.

Ptolemy's work in optics is a good example of the scientific mind at work.

This prompted a lengthy discussion of optics and theatre among the panelists.

Word Value for optics
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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