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Simultaneous contrast is not just a curious optical phenomenon - it is the very heart of painting.
Josef Albers

Meaning of "optical" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OPTICAL

optical  [ˈɒptɪkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPTICAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Optical is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OPTICAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

optical

Optics

Optics is the branch of physics which involves the behaviour and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it. Optics usually describes the behaviour of visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light. Because light is an electromagnetic wave, other forms of electromagnetic radiation such as X-rays, microwaves, and radio waves exhibit similar properties. Most optical phenomena can be accounted for using the classical electromagnetic description of light. Complete electromagnetic descriptions of light are, however, often difficult to apply in practice. Practical optics is usually done using simplified models. The most common of these, geometric optics, treats light as a collection of rays that travel in straight lines and bend when they pass through or reflect from surfaces. Physical optics is a more comprehensive model of light, which includes wave effects such as diffraction and interference that cannot be accounted for in geometric optics. Historically, the ray-based model of light was developed first, followed by the wave model of light.

Definition of optical in the English dictionary

The first definition of optical in the dictionary is of, relating to, producing, or involving light. Other definition of optical is of or relating to the eye or to the sense of sight; optic. Optical is also aiding vision or correcting a visual disorder.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OPTICAL


anaglyptical
ˌænəˈɡlɪptɪkəl
apocalyptical
əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪkəl
article
ˈɑːtɪkəl
autoptical
ɔːˈtɒptɪkəl
critical
ˈkrɪtɪkəl
cryptical
ˈkrɪptɪkəl
dyspeptical
dɪsˈpɛptɪkəl
elliptical
ɪˈlɪptɪkəl
epileptical
ˌepɪˈleptɪkəl
metaleptical
ˌmɛtəˈlɛptɪkəl
panoptical
pænˈɒptɪkəl
proleptical
prəʊˈlɛptɪkəl
protreptical
prəʊˈtreptɪkəl
sceptical
ˈskɛptɪkəl
semielliptical
ˌsɛmɪɪˈlɪptɪkəl
septical
ˈsɛptɪkəl
skeptical
ˈskɛptɪkəl
styptical
ˈstɪptɪkəl
sylleptical
sɪˈleptɪkəl
synaptical
sɪˈnæptɪkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPTICAL

optic thalamus
optical activity
optical bench
optical brightener
optical character reader
optical character recognition
optical computer
optical crown
optical density
optical disc
optical disk
optical double star
optical fibre
optical flint
optical glass
optical illusion
optical isomer
optical isomerism
optical mark reading
optical mouse

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPTICAL

aeronautical
alphabetical
analytical
chemical
cortical
diacritical
grammatical
hypothetical
identical
impractical
logistical
mathematical
metical
mystical
nautical
pharmaceutical
practical
statistical
tactical
theoretical
vertical

Synonyms and antonyms of optical in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «optical» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPTICAL

Find out the translation of optical to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of optical from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «optical» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

视力的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

óptico
570 millions of speakers

English

optical
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऑप्टिकल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البصرية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оптический
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ótico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপটিক্যাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

optique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Optik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

optisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

光学の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

광학의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Optik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆப்டிகல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑप्टिकल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

optik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ottico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

optyczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оптичний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

optic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οπτικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

optiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

optisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

optiske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of optical

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The term «optical» is very widely used and occupies the 6.548 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPTICAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about optical

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10 QUOTES WITH «OPTICAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word optical.
1
Josef Albers
Simultaneous contrast is not just a curious optical phenomenon - it is the very heart of painting.
2
Vint Cerf
There's nothing special about wireless networks except that wireless capacity is sometimes less than what you can get, for example, from optical fiber.
3
Daniel Gilbert
The mistakes we make when we try to imagine our personal futures are also lawful, regular, and systematic. They, too, have a pattern that tells us about the powers and limits of foresight in much the same way that optical illusions tell us about the powers and limits of eyesight.
4
Lene Hau
To get high data transfer rates in communicating information, you would love to use optical fibers. The problem is that light is extremely hard to manipulate. So we make a perfect copy of the information carried by the light. We transfer it to matter - the condensate.
5
James Patrick Murray
Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
6
Robert Musil
What is the use of good painting? We want a spell cast upon the optical part of our existence! We seldom really see the world, but when we do, we become as still as a picture.
7
James Rainwater
The research included neutron resonance spectroscopy, the angular distribution of pion elastic and inelastic scattering on nuclei with optical model fitting.
8
Bridget Riley
Focusing isn't just an optical activity, it is also a mental one.
9
Avi Rubin
I think that, you know, looking at all the systems that I've been studying over the last several years, that paper ballots with a precinct optical scan counters and random audits is the best system that we can have.
10
Douglas Sirk
If I can say one thing for my pictures, it is a certain craftsmanship. A thought which has gone into every angle. There is nothing there without an optical reason.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPTICAL»

Discover the use of optical in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to optical and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Optical Angular Momentum
Bringing together 44 landmark papers, Optical Angular Momentum offers the first comprehensive overview of the subject as it has developed.
L. Allen, Stephen M. Barnett, Miles J. Padgett, 2003
2
Optical Properties of Thin Solid Films
Authoritative reference treats the formation, structure, optical properties, and uses of thin solid films, emphasizing causes of their unusual qualities. 162 figures. 19 tables. 1955 edition.
O. S. Heavens, 1991
3
The Ultimate Book of Optical Illusions
Contains color and black-and-white illustrations of over three hundred optical illusions, each with brief, explanatory text.
Al Seckel, 2006
4
Optical Thin Films: User Handbook
Practical, user-oriented reference for engineers who must incorporate and specify coatings for filters, antiglare effects, polarization, or other purposes in optical or electro-optical systems design.
James D. Rancourt, 1996
5
Optical Switching
This book provides such a service to these communities. The book is structured into three parts. The first part provides the foundation for understanding the potential role of optical switching in communication networks.
Tarek S. El-Bawab, 2008
6
Analogue Optical Fibre Communications
This book discusses the fundamental principles involved and describes a variety of techniques and applications.
Brett Wilson, Zabih Ghassemlooy, Izzat Darwazeh, 1995
7
Optical Magnetometry
Comprehensive coverage of the principles, technology and diverse applications of optical magnetometry for graduate students and researchers in atomic physics.
Dmitry Budker, Derek F. Jackson Kimball, 2013
8
Biomedical Optical Imaging
This book gives an overview of biomedical optical imaging with contributions from leading international research groups who have pioneered many of these techniques and applications.
James G. Fujimoto Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology, NSF Center for Light Microscopy Carnegie-Mellon University Daniel Farkas Director, 2009
9
Aberrations of Optical Systems
The book provides the complete range of mathematical tools, formulae, and derivations needed for understanding the process of optical design and for planning optical design programs.
W.T Welford, 1986
10
Supercontinuum Generation in Optical Fibers
With contributions from major figures and groups who have pioneered research in this field, the book describes the historical development of the subject, provides a background to the associated nonlinear optical processes, treats the ...
J. M. Dudley, J. R. Taylor, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPTICAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term optical is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Miracle or optical illusion? Video shows Virgin Mary's lips moving as …
The interior of Saint Charbel's Maronite Catholic Church in Punchbowl, Sydney, Australia, as seen in a photo posted on the church's official ... «ChristianToday, Jul 15»
2
Global Optical Microscope Market Size and Forecast upto 2019 …
Global Optical Microscope Market to 2018 – Market Size, Growth, and Forecasts in Nearly 60 Countries is a comprehensive publication that ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
3
Cougar 550M Gaming Mouse, Hands On: Optical Sensor, Design …
Outside of the disparate design choices on the three mice, the primary difference here is that the 550M sports an optical sensor, whereas the ... «Tom's Hardware, Jul 15»
4
Do I have Enough Sata Cables?
Ok, so I'm getting an SSD, HDD, and an Optical Drive. I was stupid enough not to get another Sata cable, and my motherboard only came with 2 ... «Tom's Hardware, Jul 15»
5
Optical Emission Spectroscopy Now Offered by Eastern Applied
Optical Emission Spectroscopy is a critical tool in metal verification interests and Eastern Applied is now offering the Oxford Instruments line of ... «PR.com, Jul 15»
6
Optical Fiber Preform Market: China to Consume 50%+ (7144 Tons …
ReportsnReports.com adds Global and China Optical Fiber Preform Market Report, 2014-2017 that says optical fiber preform, optical fiber and ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
7
Optical shop closing leaves customers confused, demanding refunds
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa- The sudden closing of a Cedar Rapids optical shop has customers demanding either their glasses or a refund. Payless ... «KCRG, Jul 15»
8
Nanopaper as an optical sensing platform
In an article published in ACS Nano, they recently reported various innovative nanopaper-based optical sensing platforms. To achieve this ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
9
Question on Optical vs Laser mouse sensors
I just recently plugged my CMstorm Xornet mouse that also has a optical sensor and the first thing I noticed was whenever I would lift my mouse ... «Tom's Hardware, Jul 15»
10
Navy orders more electro-optical gun sensor systems
NORTHAMPTON, Mass., July 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has ordered additional electro-optical sensors for gun systems used on Arleigh ... «UPI.com, Jul 15»

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