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aniseikonia

an·is·ei·ko·ni·a
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-sahy-koh-nee-uh]
    • /ˌæn ə saɪˈkoʊ ni ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-sahy-koh-nee-uh]
    • /ˌæn ə saɪˈkoʊ ni ə/

Definitions of aniseikonia word

  • noun aniseikonia a condition caused by a defect in the lens of the eye in which the images produced in the two eyes differ in size or shape 3
  • noun aniseikonia a condition in which the image seen by one eye is larger than that seen by the other eye 3
  • noun aniseikonia a defect of vision in which the images at the retinas are unequal in size. 1
  • noun aniseikonia An ophthalmological condition where there is a significant difference in the perceived size of images. 0

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Origin of aniseikonia

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1930-35; See origin at aniso-, eikon, -ia

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Parts of speech for Aniseikonia

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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aniseikonia 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 65% 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.

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