orthoptic

or·thop·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [awr-thop-tik]
- /ɔrˈθɒp tɪk/
- /ɔː.ˈθɒp.tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-thop-tik]
- /ɔrˈθɒp tɪk/

Definitions of orthoptic word

adjective orthoptic pertaining to or producing normal binocular vision. 1
adjective orthoptic relating to normal binocular vision 0
adjective orthoptic correcting any deviations of the visual axis of the eye, esp. by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles 0

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Origin of orthoptic

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; orth- + optic

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Parts of speech for Orthoptic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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orthoptic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

orthoptic usage trend in Literature

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