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optics

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːp.tɪks]

Word

Context: "science"

(noun) the branch of science that studies light and how it behaves. It's like learning about how we see things around us, how glasses help us see better, or how cameras work.

Example

In school, we learned about optics and how light travels through different materials.

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The study of optics is not about sound; it focuses only on light.

Example

What did you find most interesting about optics in your science class?

Context: "perspective"

(noun) a way of looking at things, or a viewpoint. Just like looking at a situation from different angles helps us understand it better.

Example

Her optics on the issue helped the group see things in a new light.

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His optics on the situation didn't take into account everyone else's feelings.

Example

What different optics might people have about this problem?

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