Definition
- (noun) An apparent shift in the position of two stationary objects relative to each other as viewed by an observer, due to a change in observer position.
- (noun) The angle of seeing of the astronomical unit.
- (verb) To measure (a distance) based on parallax observations.
- (verb) To produce an illusion of levels of distance by shifting layers at different rates.
Word stats
- Parallax contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 17.
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What does Parallax mean?
An apparent shift in the position of two stationary objects relative to each other as viewed by an observer, due to a change in observer position.
How many letters are in Parallax?
Parallax has 8 letters.
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