Oculist

Pronunciation: /ˈɑkjəlɪst/

Definitions of oculist

noun a person who specializes in the medical treatment of the eyes; an eye doctor

Example Sentences

A1 My oculist prescribed me new glasses.

A2 I have an appointment with the oculist next week.

B1 The oculist recommended regular eye check-ups.

B2 The oculist detected a minor issue with my vision.

C1 After years of study and training, she became a skilled oculist.

C2 The oculist's expertise in treating eye diseases is well-known in the medical community.

Examples of oculist in a Sentence

formal The oculist recommended a new pair of glasses for my deteriorating eyesight.

informal I have an appointment with the oculist next week to get my eyes checked.

slang My oculist told me I need to start wearing glasses if I want to keep my eyes healthy.

figurative The oculist of truth revealed the hidden motives behind his actions.

Grammatical Forms of oculist

• past tense: oculisted
• plural: oculists
• comparative: more oculist
• superlative: most oculist
• present tense: oculists
• future tense: will oculist
• perfect tense: have oculisted
• continuous tense: is oculisting
• singular: oculist
• positive degree: oculist
• infinitive: to oculist
• gerund: oculisting
• participle: oculisted

Origin and Evolution of oculist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'oculist' originates from the Latin word 'oculus' meaning eye.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who specializes in treating eye diseases and disorders, the term 'oculist' has evolved to encompass all professionals who provide eye care, including optometrists and ophthalmologists.