Definitions
The study of light, or the way something is perceived.
Word origin
From Medieval Latin opticus (“optic, optical”), from Ancient Greek ὀπτικός (optikós), equivalent to optic + -ics.
Used in a sentence
“a PhD in the optics of liquid crystals”
“defense R&D investments in both optics and electronics”
“the optics of liquid crystals under certain laboratory conditions”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Study of light”6 letters
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