Associations to the word «Optics»

Wiktionary

OPTICS, noun. (physics) The physics of light and vision.
OPTICS, noun. The light-related aspects of a device.
OPTICS, noun. (figuratively) Perception, image, public relations.
OPTICS, noun. Plural of optic

Dictionary definition

OPTICS, noun. The branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light.
OPTICS, noun. Optical properties; "the optics of a telescope".

Wise words

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