2. As defined (with minor variations) in the statutes of various States of the United States: (a) "The employment of subjective and objective mechanical means to determine the accomodative and refractive states of the eye and the scope of its function in general." (b) "The employment of any means, other than the use of drugs, for the measurement of the powers of vision and adaptation of lenses for the aid thereof."
OPULENCE
Op"u*lence, n. Etym: [L. opulentia: cf. F. opulence. See Opulent.]
Defn: Wealth; riches; affluence. Swift
OPULENCY
Op"u*len*cy, n.
Defn: See Opulence. Shak.
OPULENT
Op"u*lent, a. Etym: [L. opulens, opulentus, fr. ops, opis, power,
wealth, riches, perh. akin to E. apt: cf. F. opulent. Cf. Copious,
Couple, Office.]
Defn: Having a large estate or property; wealthy; rich; affluent; as,
an opulent city; an opulent citizen.
— Op"u*lent*ly, adv.
I will piece Her opulent throne with kingdoms. Shak.
OPUNTIA
O*pun"ti*a, n. Etym: [NL.] (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of cactaceous plants; the prickly pear, or Indian fig.
OPUS
O"pus, n.; pl. Opera. Etym: [L. See Opera.]