CEFR C1

optics

noun

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the properties and behavior of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it.

Examples

The study of optics is fundamental to understanding how cameras and telescopes work.
Modern optics has led to advancements in lasers and fiber optics.

Synonyms: vision, sight, perspective, viewpoint

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optics (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɒptɪks/

Definition

The branch of science concerned with the properties and behavior of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it.

Examples

The study of optics is fundamental to understanding how cameras and telescopes work.
Modern optics has led to advancements in lasers and fiber optics.

Synonyms of optics

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