Definition of OPTICAL

optical

Meanings

Plural: opticals

Adjective

  • of or relating to or involving light or optics
    • "optical supplies"
  • relating to or using sight
    • "an optical illusion"
  • of or relating to or resembling the eye
    • "the optic (or optical) axis of the eye"

Adj

  • Of or relating to sight; visual.
  • Designed to assist or enhance sight
  • Of or relating to optics.
  • Of or relating to visible light.
  • Incorporating light-sensitive devices.

Noun

  • Any special effect requiring laboratory work on the film.

Origin / Etymology

From optic + -al.

Scrabble Score: 11

optical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
optical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
optical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

optical is a valid Words With Friends word