Optically: meaning, definitions and examples
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optically
[ หษptษชkli ]
related to sight
Optically refers to anything that pertains to or is related to vision or the science of light. It may also describe the way in which light and vision affect perception.
Synonyms
perceptually, physically, visually.
Examples of usage
- The lens changed the image optically.
- She measured the angle optically using the device.
- The phenomenon can be understood optically in terms of wave behavior.
Translations
Translations of the word "optically" in other languages:
๐ต๐น opticamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคทเฅเคเคฟเคเคค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช optisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara optik
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฟัะธัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ optycznie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ๅญฆ็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท optiquement
๐ช๐ธ รณpticamente
๐น๐ท optik olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ดํ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุตุฑููุง
๐จ๐ฟ opticky
๐ธ๐ฐ opticky
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๅญฆไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ optiฤno
๐ฎ๐ธ sjรณnrรฆnt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะฟัะธะบะฐะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ optik olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ รณpticamente
Etymology
The word 'optically' is derived from the Latin root 'opticus', which means 'of sight' or 'related to vision', and traces back to the Greek word 'opsis', meaning 'sight' or 'view'. The evolution of the term highlights the connection between sight and the study of light, as optical science gained prominence in the fields of physics and vision. In the 19th century, with the advancement of optical instruments and technologies, the usage of the term became more prevalent in both scientific and everyday language. It has since maintained its relevance in discussions about optics, visual perception, and light behavior in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,253, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15255 victor
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