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parallax

 

[ หˆpรฆr.ษ™l.รฆks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

astronomy, geometry

Parallax is the apparent shift in position of an object when viewed from different angles or perspectives. This phenomenon is commonly observed in astronomy, where nearby stars appear to move against the background of distant stars as the Earth orbits the Sun. Parallax is used to measure distances to celestial bodies by calculating the angle of apparent movement. In addition to astronomy, parallax can be applied in various fields such as photography and virtual reality to create a sense of depth.

Synonyms

dimension, displacement, shift

Examples of usage

  • The parallax effect helps astronomers measure star distances.
  • In photography, parallax can influence framing.
  • The app used parallax to enhance the user experience in VR.
  • Measurements of parallax allowed for accurate calculations of stellar distances.

Translations

Translations of the word "parallax" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paralaxe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฐเคพเคฒเฅˆเค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Parallax

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paralaks

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะปะฐะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paralaksa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ–ๅทฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parallax

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paralaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paralaks

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑุงู„ุงูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paralaxa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paralaxa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง†ๅทฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paralaksa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ paralax

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะปะปะฐะบั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒแƒ™แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paralaks

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paralaje

Etymology

The term 'parallax' finds its origins in the Greek word 'parallaxis', which means 'alteration' or 'change'. This Greek term is derived from the combination of 'para-', meaning 'beside', and 'allassein', meaning 'to change'. Historically, the concept of parallax dates back to ancient Greek astronomy, where philosophers such as Hipparchus and Ptolemy utilized the concept to explain the apparent motions of celestial bodies. It became a crucial element in the development of observational astronomy, especially in the measurement of distances to stars. Over time, parallax measurements contributed significantly to advancements in our understanding of the universe and the scale of celestial distances, establishing its importance in both science and mathematics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,938, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.