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binocularity

binocularity

8.1
Both eyes work together to see depth as one image
  • noun
  • /bɪˈnɒkjʊlærɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : binocularidad
  • Children learn to develop binocularity as they grow, allowing them to see objects in three dimensions.

Examples

  • The eye specialist evaluated her binocularity to ensure she could perceive depth properly.

  • His binocularity improved after following the vision therapy program for several weeks.

  • Once all four edges were determined, binocularity was assessed.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Abnormalities in binocularity should be addressed to limit asthenopia, since the person tries to maintain fusion with significantly reduced fields (Faye, 1984).

    Academic text (2004)

Synonyms

fusion
vsbinocularity
  • Specialized
1 6.0

The brain combines the images from both eyes into one view

is the ability to achieve depth and one image rather than the combination action
binocular vision
vsbinocularity
  • Specialized
1 3.8

Seeing with both eyes helps you judge distance and see more around you

focuses specifically on depth and single image rather than wider view
optical fusion
vsbinocularity
  • Specialized
7.0

The brain joins the images from both eyes into one view

is the ability to use both eyes together rather than just the merging process
stereoscopic vision
vsbinocularity
  • Specialized
6.0

The ability to judge how far things are because each eye sees a slightly different picture

is broader covering both depth and forming one image together

How Fused

fusion
  • Specialized
1 6.0
binocularity
  • Specialized
8.1
double vision
  • Specialized
6 4.6

Surface Forms

binocularity singular
binocularities plural

Morphology

binocularity = binocular (transparent) = bi + ocular + ity

The noun 'binocularity' is transparently formed from the adjective 'binocular' by adding the suffix '-ity' to indicate a state or quality.

Etymology

Binocularity comes from bi- 'two' and ocular 'eye', and you can see the same idea in binoculars, the tool with two lenses. So, binocularity means using both eyes together to judge distance and form a single clear image.