optical
gb/ˈɑptɪkəl/ us/ˈɑptɪkəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 3000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Relating to sight or light
About seeing or using light, often in machines or tools.
Patrón de uso:
[optical] [noun]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'optical' with 'visual'. 'Optical' is often used for technical or scientific contexts, while 'visual' is broader.
Sinónimos
visual (General term for anything related to sight, not specifically technology-based.)
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optic (More technical or specialized, often used in anatomy or optics fields.)
Antónimos
nonvisual (Not involving sight or vision.)
Colocaciones
optical illusion
|optical fiber
|optical lens
|optical sensor
Temas
science
|technology
Ejemplos
- The microscope uses an advanced optical system to magnify tiny objects.
- She studied optical engineering at university.
- Optical fibers are used to transmit data over long distances.
- The optical properties of the glass make it ideal for lenses.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This camera has an optical zoom.
- I saw an optical illusion in the book.
- The optical cable sends the signal fast.
- We learned about optical tools in science class.
adjective
B1
property
2
Causing a visual illusion
Made to make you see something that is not real or is different from what it is.
Patrón de uso:
[optical] [noun]
Error frecuente:
Some learners think 'optical' here means 'related to glasses', but in this context it refers to illusions or tricks of sight.
Sinónimos
illusory (More formal and not limited to visual effects; can refer to any false impression.)
Antónimos
realistic (Appearing true to life without distortion.)
Colocaciones
optical illusion
|optical trick
Temas
art
|perception
|science
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The painting uses optical effects to create depth.
- That’s just an optical illusion caused by the lighting.
- An optical trick made the hallway look longer than it was.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This picture is an optical illusion.
- The street looks bent because of an optical trick.
- An optical illusion can fool your eyes.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
optical
AFI
GB/ˈɑptɪkəl/
US/ˈɑptɪkəl/
Sílabas y acento
op - tic - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: optical
Familia de palabras
Core family
optically
adverb
optics
noun
optician
noun
Related words
optic
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
optometrist
noun
optometry
noun
Expresiones
optical fiber
1/ˈɑptɪkəl fˈaɪbɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
A cable transmitting light signals
A thin wire that sends information as light.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.