auˈtoptically,adv. [f.prec. + -ly2.] In an autoptic manner; by actual inspection. 1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. 342 It would autoptically silence that dispute out of which side Eve was framed.1661Glanvill Van. Dogm. 174 That the galaxy is a meteor..the telescope hath autoptically confuted.