tachistoscope

noun ta·chis·to·scope \tə-ˈkis-tə-ˌskōp, ta-\

Definition of TACHISTOSCOPE

: an apparatus for the brief exposure of visual stimuli that is used in the study of learning, attention, and perception

— ta·chis·to·scop·ic \-ˌkis-tə-ˈskä-pik\ adjective

— ta·chis·to·scop·i·cal·ly \-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Greek tachistos (superl. of tachys swift) + International Scientific Vocabulary -scope

First Known Use: circa 1890

Medical Dictionary

noun ta·chis·to·scope \tə-ˈkis-tə-ˌskōp-, ta-\

: an apparatus for the brief exposure of visual stimuli that is used in the study of learning, attention, and perception

—ta·chis·to·scop·ic \-ˌkis-tə-ˈskäp-ik\ adjective

—ta·chis·to·scop·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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