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stereoptican

ster·e·op·ti·con
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ster-ee-op-ti-kuh n, -kon, steer-]
    • /ˌstɛr iˈɒp tɪ kən, -ˌkɒn, ˌstɪər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ster-ee-op-ti-kuh n, -kon, steer-]
    • /ˌstɛr iˈɒp tɪ kən, -ˌkɒn, ˌstɪər-/

Definition of stereoptican word

  • noun stereoptican a projector usually consisting of two complete lanterns arranged so that one picture appears to dissolve while the next is forming. 1

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Origin of stereoptican

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65, Americanism; stere(o)- + Greek optikón (neuter) optic

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Parts of speech for Stereoptican

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

stereoptican 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 59% 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.

stereoptican usage trend in Literature

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