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Synonyms for ocular


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ok-yuh-ler
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒk yə lər



Définition of ocular

Origin :
  • c.1500, from Late Latin ocularis "of the eyes," from Latin oculus "an eye," from PIE root *okw- "to see" (cf. Gothic augo, Old English eage "eye;" see eye (n.)). As a noun, 1835, from the adjective.
  • adj with the eye
Example sentences :
  • Ocular sclerite: the first or protocerebral segment of the head.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Hence, we must counteract the ocular deception by an adjustment of proportions.
  • Extract from : « Ten Books on Architecture » by Vitruvius
  • I will answer the question, and show thee, by ocular proof, very soon.
  • Extract from : « The Substance of a Dream » by F. W. Bain
  • But all the musical, ocular, and facial beauties are absent from writing.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 » by Various
  • He returned to his work, and set the appearance down to an ocular illusion.
  • Extract from : « Put Yourself in His Place » by Charles Reade
  • We had ocular proof of this latter evil; but we at last reached the dock.
  • Extract from : « A Tour of the Missions » by Augustus Hopkins Strong
  • It was an ocular demonstration of what had until now been merely words!
  • Extract from : « Flaming June » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
  • Then follows a description, of which the reader has just had ocular demonstration.
  • Extract from : « Bibliomania; or Book-Madness » by Thomas Frognall Dibdin
  • You will gain no point with me unless I have ocular demonstration of his safety.'
  • Extract from : « Red Gauntlet » by Sir Walter Scott
  • Or if not that, then come along here and have some ocular evidence.
  • Extract from : « Many Fronts » by Lewis R. Freeman

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