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PARALLAX

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Parallax.

Parallax - as a noun

The apparent displacement of an object as seen from two different points that are not on a line with the object

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
optical phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Parallax - as a verb

To measure (a distance) based on parallax observations.

To produce an illusion of levels of distance by shifting layers at different rates.

Example Sentences

"The photographer used parallax to capture a unique perspective of the city skyline."
"Scientists use parallax to measure the distance between celestial objects."
"The parallax of the two camera lenses created a 3D effect in the movie."
"The student learned about parallax in his astronomy class."
"The app uses the phone's gyroscope to simulate parallax scrolling."
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Word Game Points

Is PARALLAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parallax is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PARALLAX has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PARALLAX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parallax is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PARALLAX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PARALLAX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parallax is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARALLAX has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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