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diplopia

di·plo·pi·a
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-ploh-pee-uh]
    • /dɪˈploʊ pi ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-ploh-pee-uh]
    • /dɪˈploʊ pi ə/

Definitions of diplopia word

  • noun diplopia a pathological condition of vision in which a single object appears double (opposed to haplopia). 1
  • noun diplopia (pathology) An ophthalmologic condition where one perceives two images; double vision. 1
  • noun diplopia a visual defect in which a single object is seen in duplicate; double vision. It can be caused by incorrect fixation or by an abnormality in the visual system 0
  • noun diplopia a vision disorder in which a single object appears double; double vision 0

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Origin of diplopia

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1805-15; See origin at diplo-, -opia

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Parts of speech for Diplopia

noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

diplopia popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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