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tachistoscope

Syllabification: (ta·chis·to·scope)
Pronunciation: /təˈkistəˌskōp/
Definition of tachistoscope

noun

  • an instrument used for exposing objects to the eye for a very brief measured period of time.

Derivatives

tachistoscopic

Pronunciation: /-ˌkistəˈskäpik/
adjective

tachistoscopically

Pronunciation: /-ˈskäpik(ə)lē/
adverb

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek takhistos 'swiftest' + -scope

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Definition of tachistoscope in the British & World English dictionary

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