optical meaning and definition

OPTICAL adjective

Definition of optical (adjective)

1. of or relating to or involving light or optics
   • "optical supplies"
2. relating to or using sight
   • "ocular inspection"; "an optical illusion"; "visual powers"; "visual navigation"
   • synonyms: ocular, optic, visual
3. of or relating to or resembling the eye
   • "ocular muscles"; "an ocular organ"; "ocular diseases"; "the optic (or optical) axis of the eye"; "an ocular spot is a pigmented organ or part believed to be sensitive to light"
   • synonyms: ocular, opthalmic, optic