Definition

A device or set of images that creates a three-dimensional effect when viewed through special glasses or a stereoscope.

Example

The museum displayed a fascinating stereograph that made the landscape appear to pop out of the frame.

Conversation

Have you ever tried looking at a stereograph?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's a pair of pictures that create a cool three-dimensional effect when you look at them with special glasses.

That sounds awesome! I’d love to see one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To create a three-dimensional image using a special technique that combines two photographs taken from slightly different angles.

Example

The artist decided to stereograph the landscape to give it a more immersive feel.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen a stereograph before?

No, I haven't. What is it exactly?

It's a picture that gives a 3D effect when viewed properly; I want to stereograph some of my vacation photos.

Root Explanation

Stereograph → It is formed from "stereo-" (from Greek "stereos", meaning solid) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or draw). The word "stereograph" refers to a device or image that creates a solid or three-dimensional representation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'solid' ('stereo-') and 'drawing' ('graph') to remember that a stereograph creates a solid image.

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