AUTOPTIC

Etymology

Adjective

autoptic (comparative more autoptic, superlative most autoptic)

Seen with one's own eyes; belonging to, or connected with, personal observation.

Synonyms

• autoptical

Source: Wiktionary


Au*top"tic, Au*top"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. autoptique.]

Definition: Seen with one's own eyes; belonging to, or connected with, personal observation; as, autoptic testimony or experience.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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