optical
Translation
optical, visual
Examples
An optical illusion can trick your eyes.
An optical illusion can trick your eyes.
Fiber optical cables transmit data quickly.
Fibre optical cables transmit data quickly.
Grammar Patterns
optical + ((noun)) relating to light or vision This is an optical microscope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: visual
Etymology
From Greek 'optikos' (of or for sight). The '-al' suffix forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
'Optical' relates to light and how we see it, like in 'optical illusion'. It's broader than 'optic'.