optics

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɒptɪks/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɑptɪks/ === Etymology 1 === From Medieval Latin opticus (“optic, optical”), from Ancient Greek ὀπτικός (optikós), equivalent to optic +‎ -ics. ==== Noun ==== optics (uncountable) (physics) The physics of light and vision: basic optical science. Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology. The light-related aspects of a device. (figuratively) Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics. Near-synonyms: appearances, spectacle, theatrics; choreography ===== Alternative forms ===== opticks (obsolete) ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === ==== Noun ==== optics plural of optic === Anagrams === copist, cops it, picots, postic, topics