optical

optical
op•ti•cal
[[t]ˈɒp tɪ kəl[/t]] adj.
1) opt of, pertaining to, or applying optics
2) oph of or pertaining to the eye or sight
3) oph constructed to assist sight
4) opt dealing with or skilled in optics
Etymology: 1560–70 op′ti•cal•ly, adv.

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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