Optical

/ˈɒptɪkəl/ adjective

Of, or relating to sight; visual.

What it means

  1. (adjective) Of, or relating to sight; visual. “Strabismus is an optical defect.”
  2. (adjective) Designed to assist or enhance sight “A microscope is an optical instrument.”
  3. (adjective) Of, or relating to optics. “Refraction is an optical effect.”
  4. (adjective) Of, or relating to visible light. “Optical telescopes don't work when it is cloudy.”
  5. (adjective) Incorporating light-sensitive devices. “An optical switch opens the door automatically.”

Letter analysis

  • Optical contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Optical mean?

Of, or relating to sight; visual.

What are the anagrams of Optical?

Valid anagrams: capitol, topical.

How many letters are in Optical?

Optical has 7 letters.

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