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op·ti·cal I. \-tə̇kəl, -tēk-\ adjective Etymology: in sense 1, from optic (II) + -al; in other senses, from optic (I) + -al 1. a. : relating to the science of optics b. : dealing with or expert in optics 2. : relating to vision : ocular, visual < an optical illusion > 3. a. : designed or constructed to aid the vision < an optical magnifier > b. : acting by means of light or in accord with the principles of optics II. adjective 1. a. : visible 1a < optical wavelength > b. : of, relating to, or being objects that emit light in the visible range of frequencies < an optical galaxy > < optical astronomy > 2. a. (1) : of, relating to, or utilizing light especially instead of another form of energy < optical microscopy > (2) : using lasers < optical storage for a computer > b. : involving the use of light-sensitive devices to acquire information for a computer < optical character recognition > 3. : of or relating to optical art |