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stroboscopic

 

[ strəˌbɒs.təˈskɒp.ɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

scientific technique

Stroboscopic refers to a method or device that uses a flashing light or a series of light flashes to create the illusion of motion or to analyze rapidly moving objects. This technique is commonly used in photography and various scientific applications to freeze motion and observe phenomena that are too fast for the naked eye. It allows for the detailed study of motion by illuminating the subject at regular intervals. Stroboscopic illumination is crucial in fields such as biomechanics and physics when investigating the dynamics of moving bodies.

Synonyms

flashing, intermittent, pulsating

Examples of usage

  • The stroboscopic effect revealed the precise timing of the dancer's movements.
  • Scientists employed a stroboscopic camera to analyze the flight of the hummingbird.
  • Using a stroboscopic light, he managed to capture the wings of the insect in perfect clarity.

Translations

Translations of the word "stroboscopic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estroboscópico

🇮🇳 स्ट्रोबोस्कोपिक

🇩🇪 stroboskopisch

🇮🇩 stroboskopis

🇺🇦 стробоскопічний

🇵🇱 stroboskopowy

🇯🇵 ストロボスコピック

🇫🇷 stroboscopique

🇪🇸 estroboscópico

🇹🇷 stroboskopik

🇰🇷 스트로보스코픽

🇸🇦 استروبوسكوبي

🇨🇿 stroboskopický

🇸🇰 stroboskopický

🇨🇳 闪烁的

🇸🇮 stroboskopski

🇮🇸 strobo

🇰🇿 стробоскопиялық

🇬🇪 სტრობლოსკოპული

🇦🇿 stroboskopik

🇲🇽 estroboscópico

Etymology

The term 'stroboscopic' originates from the Greek word 'strobos', meaning 'to spin' or 'to rotate', combined with the suffix '-scopic', which refers to viewing or observing. The concept of stroboscopy dates back to the early 19th century when scientists, including Joseph Plateau and Simon N. Sidon, began experimenting with light and motion to understand the persistence of vision. The application of stroboscopic techniques grew, particularly with the invention of the stroboscope, which enables observation of quickly moving objects by producing flashes of light. As technology advanced, stroboscopic methods found use in various fields such as photography, film, and scientific research, helping to analyze and visualize motion in ways that were previously unimaginable.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,693 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.