Ocular: meaning, definitions and examples

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ocular

 

[ ˈɒkjʊlər ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

relating to eyes

The term 'ocular' refers to anything related to the eyes or vision. It is often used in medical and anatomical contexts, as well as in discussions about optical devices and vision-related phenomena.

Synonyms

eye-related, optic, visual

Examples of usage

  • Ocular health is crucial for maintaining good vision.
  • The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular examination.
  • Ocular technology has advanced significantly in recent years.
Context #2 | Noun

optical device

In some contexts, 'ocular' can also refer to an eyepiece of a microscope or telescope that is used to view images or objects. This usage is more specialized and is found primarily in fields related to optics and scientific equipment.

Synonyms

eyepiece, lens

Examples of usage

  • The ocular of the microscope provides a magnified view.
  • Adjust the ocular for better focus on the specimen.
  • The telescope's ocular allowed for clear observation of distant stars.

Translations

Translations of the word "ocular" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocular

🇮🇳 नेत्र संबंधी

🇩🇪 okular

🇮🇩 okular

🇺🇦 очний

🇵🇱 oczny

🇯🇵 眼の

🇫🇷 oculaire

🇪🇸 ocular

🇹🇷 gözle ilgili

🇰🇷 안구의

🇸🇦 عيني

🇨🇿 oční

🇸🇰 očný

🇨🇳 眼的

🇸🇮 očesni

🇮🇸 augna

🇰🇿 көзге қатысты

🇬🇪 თვალის

🇦🇿 gözlə bağlı

🇲🇽 ocular

Etymology

The word 'ocular' comes from the Latin word 'ocularis', which is derived from 'oculus', meaning 'eye'. The roots trace back to ancient times when the study of optics and vision was closely tied to the understanding of the human body and its functions. The term has been used in English since at least the early 17th century, primarily in medical and scientific literature. Over time, 'ocular' has expanded in meaning and is now commonly used in both everyday language and specialized fields such as ophthalmology, optometry, and various branches of science that deal with vision and light. Its usage reflects our enduring fascination with the mechanics of sight and our desire to understand and improve vision-related health.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,598, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.