ocular

[/ˈɒkjələr/ (English) / /oˈku.laɾ/ (Portuguese)]
adjective
ocular
1. relating to the eyes or vision
The patient underwent an ocular examination to check for any vision problems.
O paciente foi submetido a um exame ocular para verificar possíveis problemas de visão.
2. based on what one sees with the eyes; visual
We have ocular evidence of the accident from multiple witnesses.
Temos evidência ocular do acidente de múltiplas testemunhas.
3. relating to an oculus or eye-shaped opening
The building features an ocular window at its center.
O edifício possui uma janela ocular em seu centro.
The term 'ocular' is primarily used in medical, legal, and formal contexts in both English and Brazilian Portuguese. In legal proceedings, 'ocular evidence' or 'eyewitness testimony' holds significant weight. The word is less common in everyday casual speech and is replaced by simpler terms like 'visual' or 'de vista' (by sight) in colloquial Brazilian Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
visualophthalmiceye-relatedsight-based
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-visualauditorytactile

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ocular
Standard medical and formal usage
Portugal
ocular
Identical usage, formal and medical contexts
Medical/Technical Contexts
oftalmológico
Alternative technical term emphasizing ophthalmology

Related Words

oculistophthalmologyoculusvisioneyesightoptical

Related Idioms & Phrases

ocular evidence - eyewitness testimony or visual proof
ocular inspection - visual examination or inspection by sight
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