Latin and Greek Roots: Pon/posit vs opt

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position

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a place where someone or something is located or has been put

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component

Back

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle

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composition

Back

the act of putting together or making up by combining parts or ingredients

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postpone

Back

cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.

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optic

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relating to the eye or vision

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optical

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relating to sight, especially in relation to the physical action of light

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optometry

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the practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses

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optician

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a person qualified to make and supply eyeglasses and contact lenses for correction of vision.