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ophthalmic

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɒfˈθælmɪk/

KK: /ɑfˈθælmɪk/

adjective
Definition

This word describes something that is connected to the eye or its functions.


Example

The doctor prescribed ophthalmic drops to help with my eye irritation.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just got my new glasses, and they have some ophthalmic features.
Sloth B
That's great! Do they help you see better?
Sloth A
Yeah, they really focus on the details, especially for reading.
Sloth B
Sounds like a good investment for your eyes!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ocular
visual
eyeward
Antonyms
nonocular
blind
invisible
Root Explanation

Ophthalmic → It is formed from "ophthalmos" (from Greek, meaning eye) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "ophthalmic" refers to something that is related to the eye.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ophthalmos' which means eye, and remember that 'ophthalmic' pertains to anything related to the eye.

Visually Confused Words
exophthalmic
phthalic
podophthalmic
monophthalmic
oxyphthalic
isophthalic
buphthalmic
psorophthalmic
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