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ocular

ocu·lar

UK/ˈɒk.jə.lə/ US/ˈɒk.jʊ.lə/ rare
adjective (3) noun (1)

adjective

1.

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”
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2.

relating to or using sight

  • “ocular inspection”
  • “an optical illusion”
  • “visual powers”
  • “visual navigation”
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3.

able to be seen

  • “be sure of it; give me the ocular proof” Shakespeare
  • “a visual presentation”
  • “a visual image”
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noun

1.

combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments

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Origin

Derived from the Latin oculāris (“of the eye”), from oculus (“eye”).

Phrases

  • ocular lens
  • ocular micrometer
  • ocular radiance
  • ocular spark
  • presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome

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