scotopia

[ skuh-toh-pee-uh, skoh- ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. vision in dim light ( photopia ).

scotopia

/ skəʊ-; skəˈtɒpɪk; skəˈtəʊpɪə; skəʊ- /

noun

1. the ability of the eye to adjust for night vision

Derived Forms

• scotopic, adjective

Other Words From

• sco·top·ic [sk, uh, -, top, -ik, skoh-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scotopia¹

scot(o)- + -opia

Word History and Origins

Origin of scotopia¹

New Latin, from Greek skotos darkness + -opia