optics

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (uncountable) The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.
2. (uncountable) Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology.
3. (uncountable) The light-related aspects of a device.
4. (figuratively, uncountable) Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.

optic

• Adj
• Noun

Lees verder

Concepten

optica

optiek

Synoniemen

opt

optical

outlook

perspective

point of view

opticals

photology

visual science

OPT

Vertalingen

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Optik

óptica

optique

òptica

óptica

οπτική

optik

ótica

بصربات

optica

optica

Óptica

بصري

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈɒptɪks/

Etymologie (Engels)

From Medieval Latin opticus (“optic, optical”), from Ancient Greek ὀπτικός (optikós), equivalent to optic + -ics.