stereoscopy

[ ster-ee-os-kuh-pee, steer- ]

noun

1. the study of the stereoscope and its techniques.
2. three-dimensional vision.

stereoscopy

/ ˌstɪər-; ˌstɛrɪˈɒskəpɪ /

noun

1. the viewing or appearance of objects in or as if in three dimensions
2. the study and use of the stereoscope

Derived Forms

• ˌstereˈoscopist, noun

Other Words From

• stere·osco·pist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stereoscopy¹

First recorded in 1860–65; stereo- + -scopy

Example Sentences

Stereoscopy tricks the brain into thinking the flat images displayed on virtual reality headsets are 3-D scenes.

From Science News For Students