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stereopticon

ster·e·op·ti·con
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ster-ee-op-ti-kuh n, -kon, steer-]
    • /ˌstɛr iˈɒp tɪ kən, -ˌkɒn, ˌstɪər-/
    • /stˈerɪˌəʊptɪkən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ster-ee-op-ti-kuh n, -kon, steer-]
    • /ˌstɛr iˈɒp tɪ kən, -ˌkɒn, ˌstɪər-/

Definitions of stereopticon word

  • noun stereopticon a projector usually consisting of two complete lanterns arranged so that one picture appears to dissolve while the next is forming. 1
  • noun stereopticon a type of projector with two complete units arranged so that one picture dissolves as the next is forming 0
  • noun stereopticon a kind of slide projector designed to allow one view to fade out while the next is fading in 0
See all 3 definitions of stereopticon

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Origin of stereopticon

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65, Americanism; stere(o)- + Greek optikón (neuter) optic

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Parts of speech for Stereopticon

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Stereopticon

stereopticon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

stereopticon usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for stereopticon

noun stereopticon

  • magic lantern — a device having an enclosed lamp and a lenslike opening, formerly used for projecting and magnifying images mounted on slides or films.
Just one Synonym for stereopticon

Top questions with stereopticon

  • what is a stereopticon?

Related words

  • balopticon

    a type of stereopticon for projecting images of objects by reflected light.
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