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optics

/ˈɒptɪks/ /ˈɑptɪks/

Meanings
noun
The physics of light and vision.

Examples :

"The science class studied optics to understand how lenses work in cameras and eyeglasses. "
physics science technology

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration eyeglasses

eyeglasses noun

/ˈaɪˌɡlæsɪz/

An artificial lens, especially one of a pair.

"My grandfather wears eyeglasses to read the newspaper. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration perception

perception noun

/pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/

The organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.

"My perception of the teacher's instructions was that they were quite demanding. "

Illustration relations

relations noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃənz/

The manner in which two things may be associated.

"The relation between diet and health is complex."

Illustration disorganized

disorganized verb

/dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

To make less organized; to reduce to chaos.

"The arrival of her new baby would inevitably disorganize her life."

Illustration telescope

telescope noun

/ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/ /ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/

A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

"Using the telescope, the student was able to observe the craters on the moon clearly. "

Illustration measuring

measuring verb

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

Illustration bartender

bartender noun

/ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/

One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar.

"The bartender mixed a colorful cocktail for the customer at the busy bar. "

Illustration alcoholic

alcoholic noun

/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/

A person addicted to alcohol.

"After years of struggling with addiction, he finally admitted he was an alcoholic and sought help. "

Illustration interacts

interacts verb

/ɪntəɹˈæks/

To act upon each other.

"The students in the group interact well during their project, sharing ideas and helping each other. "