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stereoscopically

stereoscopically

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In a way that makes a picture look three dimensional
  • adverb
  • /ˌstɛrɪəˈskɒpɪkli/
  • Specialized
: estereoscópicamente
  • Rows of (mostly women) scanners computer-encoded data from the stereoscopically projected bubble chamber images.
  • viewed stereoscopically

Examples

  • When the images are viewed stereoscopically, they create a strong sense of depth that makes the scene come alive.

  • First of all, we have two eyes, which means that we see stereoscopically: we "see" depth.

    Academic text (2009)
  • If anything, stereographs were seen as innately more "truthful" than conventional photography, because any attempt to doctor the image was immediately apparent; alterations appeared to "float" above the image when viewed stereoscopically.

    Academic text (2007)
  • These maneuvers are greatly facilitated by the use of the central fiberoptic headlight and 20/15 eyeglasses to see deeply and stereoscopically into the whole nose, including the extreme posterior aspects.

    Academic text (1994)
  • The photograph is taken from a boat's upper deck, and the focal point—especially when viewed stereoscopically—is a long line of men carrying fuel wood from shore to the boat along a narrow footbridge.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The new video game features graphics that are rendered stereoscopically, allowing players to enjoy a more immersive experience.

  • For the best viewing experience, please watch this movie stereoscopically with the appropriate glasses to appreciate the three-dimensional effects.

How Three-Dimensional

holographically
  • Specialized
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stereoscopically
  • Specialized
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Surface Forms

stereoscopically positive

Morphology

stereoscopically = stereoscopic (semi-transparent) = stereo + scope + ic + ly

The adverb is a regular derivation from the adjective 'stereoscopic', but the base is a specialized technical term rather than everyday vocabulary.

Etymology

Stereoscopically breaks into stereo (from an old Greek word meaning 'solid' or 'three-dimensional') and -scopic (like in telescope and microscope, meaning 'to look' or 'to view'). So to see something stereoscopically is to view it in a way that makes it look 'solid' or three-dimensional.