Word Adjective
ocular
adj.
C1 Advanced US /ˈɔkjuɫɝ/ UK /ˈɒkjʊlɐ/ oc·u·lar UK spelling oculars
Definition
adj.relating to the eyes or vision. You use this word when talking about medical problems or tools that affect how you see.
adj.relating to the eyes or vision. Often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms, conditions, or instruments.
Examples
“The doctor checked for any ocular problems during the exam.”
“The patient reported experiencing ocular discomfort after spending several hours in front of the computer screen.”
“The surgeon performed a delicate ocular procedure to correct the patient's vision, utilizing specialized tools designed for the sensitive tissues of the eye.”
Etymology
Derived from the Latin oculāris (“of the eye”), from oculus (“eye”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Origin Latin oculāris
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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