optical
gb/ˈɑptɪkəl/ us/ˈɑptɪkəl/
B1
English
~ 3000
optikai, optikai csalódást keltő
B1
1
optikai
B2
Usage pattern:
[optical] [noun]
The microscope uses an advanced optical system to magnify tiny objects.
A mikroszkóp fejlett optikai rendszert használ az apró tárgyak felnagyítására.
She studied optical engineering at university.
Optikai mérnöknek tanult az egyetemen.
Optical fibers are used to transmit data over long distances.
The optical properties of the glass make it ideal for lenses.
Learner examples
This camera has an optical zoom.
Ennek a fényképezőgépnek optikai zoomja van.
I saw an optical illusion in the book.
Optikai csalódást láttam a könyvben.
The optical cable sends the signal fast.
We learned about optical tools in science class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'optical' with 'visual'. 'Optical' is often used for technical or scientific contexts, while 'visual' is broader.
Meaning
Relating to sight or light
Collocations
optical illusion
|optical fiber
|optical lens
|optical sensor
Synonyms
visual (General term for anything related to sight, not specifically technology-based.)
|
optic (More technical or specialized, often used in anatomy or optics fields.)
Antonyms
nonvisual (Not involving sight or vision.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
About seeing or using light, often in machines or tools.
Connected with the sense of sight or the use of light, especially in devices or technology.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[optical] [noun]
The painting uses optical effects to create depth.
A festmény optikai hatásokkal teremt mélységérzetet.
That’s just an optical illusion caused by the lighting.
Ez csak a világítás okozta optikai csalódás.
An optical trick made the hallway look longer than it was.
Learner examples
This picture is an optical illusion.
Ez a kép optikai csalódás.
The street looks bent because of an optical trick.
Az utca egy optikai trükk miatt tűnik görbének.
An optical illusion can fool your eyes.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'optical' here means 'related to glasses', but in this context it refers to illusions or tricks of sight.
Meaning
Causing a visual illusion
Collocations
optical illusion
|optical trick
Synonyms
illusory (More formal and not limited to visual effects; can refer to any false impression.)
Antonyms
realistic (Appearing true to life without distortion.)
Themes
art
|perception
|science
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Made to make you see something that is not real or is different from what it is.
Designed to trick the eye into seeing something that is not there or appears differently from reality.
Grammar
Dictionary form
optical
IPA
GB/ˈɑptɪkəl/
US/ˈɑptɪkəl/
Syllables & stress
op - tic - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: optical
Word family
Core family
optically
adverb
optics
noun
optician
noun
Related words
optic
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
optometrist
noun
optometry
noun
Expressions
optical fiber
1/ˈɑptɪkəl fˈaɪbɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
A cable transmitting light signals
A thin wire that sends information as light.
Examples
- Internet service through optical fiber is very fast.
- The company installed new optical fiber cables in the city.
optical zoom
1/ˈɑptɪkəl zˈum/
fixed phrase
technical
Camera zoom by lens movement
A way to make things look closer in a camera by moving the lens, not by using software.
Examples
- This camera has 10x optical zoom for clear close-ups.
- Optical zoom keeps the image sharp compared to digital zoom.
optical illusion
1/ˈɑptɪkəl ɪlˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
A misleading visual perception
Something you see that looks different from what it really is.
Examples
- The magician’s trick was just an optical illusion.
- The famous picture of the two faces and the vase is an optical illusion.
- From this angle, the tower’s tilt is an optical illusion.
- From a distance, the road seemed wet, but it was just an optical illusion.