stereoscopically
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/ˌstɛriəˈskɑpɪkli/
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/ˌstɪəriəˈskɒpɪkli/
(stereoscopic)
3D vision
Etymology
'stereoscopic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'stereos' and 'skopein', where 'stereos' meant 'solid' and 'skopein' meant 'to look'.
'stereoscopic' developed in the 19th century from New Latin/German formations around 'stereoscop-' (as in the instrument 'stereoscope'), itself based on Greek roots, and eventually became the modern English adjective 'stereoscopic' from which 'stereoscopically' is formed.
Initially it referred specifically to the optical device or technique for viewing solid (three-dimensional) images; over time it broadened to mean anything relating to three-dimensional imaging or perception.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to or producing stereoscopic (three-dimensional) images or perception; so as to give depth perception (for example, by using two slightly different images).
The documentary was filmed stereoscopically to enhance the sense of depth.
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Last updated: 2025/12/21 16:12