stereoscopic

adjective

ste·​reo·​scop·​ic ˌster-ē-ə-ˈskä-pik How to pronounce stereoscopic (audio)
ˌstir-
1
: of or relating to stereoscopy or the stereoscope
2
: characterized by stereoscopy
stereoscopic vision
stereoscopically adverb

Examples of stereoscopic in a Sentence

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Six cameras create stereoscopic vision—depth perception built from slightly different angles, the way two eyes triangulate a curb. Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2026 The stereoscopic viewing device with its 3-D image reels has been a staple Mattel toy for generations. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025 RedRover launched in 2004 as a 3D stereoscopic tech company before transitioning to animation production. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025 Storage options remain unchanged at 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, and both versions include 18mm f/2.0 stereoscopic 3D main cameras, six world-facing tracking cameras, and four eye-tracking cameras. PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stereoscopic

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stereoscopic was in 1855

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“Stereoscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stereoscopic. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

stereoscopic

adjective
ste·​reo·​scop·​ic ˌster-ē-ə-ˈskäp-ik How to pronounce stereoscopic (audio)
1
: of or relating to the stereoscope
2
: characterized by the seeing of objects in three dimensions
stereoscopic vision

Medical Definition

stereoscopic

adjective
ste·​reo·​scop·​ic ˌster-ē-ə-ˈskäp-ik, ˌstir- How to pronounce stereoscopic (audio)
1
: of or relating to stereoscopy or the stereoscope
2
: characterized by stereoscopy
stereoscopic vision
stereoscopically adverb

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