photopia

[ foh-toh-pee-uh ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. vision in bright light ( scotopia ).

photopia

/ fəʊˈtɒpɪk; -ˈtəʊ-; fəʊˈtəʊpɪə /

noun

1. the normal adaptation of the eye to light; day vision

Derived Forms

• photopic, adjective

Other Words From

• pho·top·ic [foh-, top, -ik, -, toh, -pik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of photopia¹

First recorded in 1910–15; phot- + -opia

Word History and Origins

Origin of photopia¹

C20: New Latin, from photo- + -opia

Example Sentences

"The game that turned it around for me — the game that gave me the thought, 'maybe there's a job in games for me,'" Swensen says, "was a little single-authored indie text adventure made in 1998 called 'Photopia.' It was very linear, basic puzzle solving, but the narrative format was so intricate, interesting and soul-crushingly sad. That I had never seen a game do. I'm 13 years old, and this game made me cry."

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a metaphor that shows we're not scared of anything any more," said Photopia's co-owner, Marwa Abou Leila, who said she left her old job and set up the gallery after being inspired by the 2011 uprising.

From The Guardian