Tachistoscope Definition

tă-kĭstə-skōp, tə-
noun
An apparatus that exposes words, pictures, etc. for a measured fraction of a second, used to increase reading speed or to test memory, perception, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • t-scope

Other Word Forms of Tachistoscope

Noun

Singular:
tachistoscope
Plural:
tachistoscopes

Origin of Tachistoscope

  • Greek takhistos superlative of takhus swift –scope

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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