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ocular

/ˈɒkjʊlə/

/ˈɑːkjələr/

ocularnoun

oculars

/ˈɒk.jʊ.lə/

/ˈɑː.kjə.lɚ/

Used chiefly in optics to denote the eyepiece of an instrument; also an archaic or poetic term for the eye.

Definitions

The eyepiece of a microscope, telescope, or similar optical instrument.

She adjusted the ocular to bring the specimen into sharp focus.

An eye; especially in poetic or archaic usage.

The falcon's keen ocular searched the horizon.

Synonyms

visual organ

eyepiece lens

ocularadjective

more ocular

Comp.

most ocular

Super.

/ˈɒkjʊlə/

/ˈɑːkjələr/

Translations

The doctor performed an ocular examination.

Врач провел глазное обследование.

Definitions

Relating to the eye or vision.

The ocular examination revealed no abnormalities in her vision.

Perceived by or based on sight; visible or evidential.

The detective demanded ocular proof of the suspect's whereabouts.

Synonyms