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Ocular

/ˈɒk.jʊ.lər/
adjectivenounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #8500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Relating to the eye or the sense of sight.

    "The doctor conducted an ocular examination to assess the patient's vision."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to or affecting the eyes.

    "Ocular symptoms can indicate a range of health issues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'ocularis', from 'oculus' meaning 'eye', dating back to the late 14th century. It historically evolved from anatomical reference to encompass anything connected with the eyes or visual perception.

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