Definition

Related to vision or the use of light, especially in instruments that help us see or understand visual information.

Example

The optical lens helped to magnify the tiny details of the specimen.

Conversation

Have you tried those new optical glasses everyone is talking about?

Yeah, they're supposed to help with eye strain during long hours of screen time.

I really need something optical like that for my work.

Definitely! They make a big difference in how I feel after a long day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Optical → It is formed from "opticus" (from Greek "optikos", meaning of or relating to sight) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "optical" refers to anything pertaining to vision or sight.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sight' ('opticus') when you hear 'optical' — it relates to anything that has to do with seeing.

Visually Confused Words