optical

• Relatif à la vision ou à la science de l'optique; utilisé pour décrire des dispositifs ou des phénomènes liés à la lumière.

Relating to sight or the science of optics; used to describe devices or phenomena involving light.

1. Relating to light or opticsB2formalscientific

   Concerning the behavior and properties of light, or the design of instruments that use light.

   optique (relatif à la lumière)

   • The telescope uses advanced optical lenses to view distant stars.
   • Optical fibers transmit data using pulses of light.
   • The scientist studied the optical properties of the new material.

   Synonymesopticvisual

2. Relating to sight or visionB1formal

   Connected with the sense of sight or the process of seeing.

   relatif à la vision

   • An optical illusion can trick your brain into seeing something that isn't there.
   • The doctor performed an optical examination of her eyes.
   • Optical aids like glasses help correct vision problems.

   Synonymesocularophthalmicopticvisual

3. Relating to the eyeB2formalscientific

   Pertaining to the structure or function of the eye.

   relatif à l'œil

   • The optical nerve transmits visual information to the brain.
   • Optical surgery can correct certain eye conditions.
   • The diagram shows the optical components of the human eye.

   Synonymesocularophthalmicopticvisual