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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

optics

/ɒptɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does optics mean?

noun

The branch of physics and engineering concerned with the behaviour and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the instruments used to manipulate it.

Example

"The use of optics in telescopes allows us to study distant stars and galaxies in greater detail."

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