Paralaks
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The apparent displacement or difference in the position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight. This phenomenon is commonly used in “astronomy” to measure the distance of celestial bodies.
Synonyms & Variants
efek pergeseran
A technical term often used in optics or astronomy to refer to a shift in position.
pergeseran sudut pandang
The change in an object's apparent position due to a difference in the observer's viewpoint.
perubahan perspektif
A change in the way an object is viewed, leading to a difference in perceived position.
perubahan posisi semu
A visual phenomenon where an object appears to shift due to the observer's movement.
beda lihat
A more descriptive technical term in Indonesian.
pergeseran
General term to describe positional movement.
salah baca
Used by laboratory practitioners to explain the parallax effect.
distorsi
Only synonymous in the context of visual perception errors.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Paralaks originates from the Greek root parallaxis meaning “alteration” or “displacement”. The term entered the global scientific lexicon via Latin and French to describe angular shifts. Historically, this concept served as the primary foundation for maritime navigation and stellar mapping long before the advent of modern technology. Socially, its usage is strictly confined to formal domains such as science, photography, and engineering. In academic discourse, parallax is often employed as a metaphor to explain how different individual backgrounds can alter their perception of the same reality. Using this term signals a high level of technical proficiency and intellectual rigor in the speaker.
Real-world Usage
Para astronom menggunakan metode paralaks untuk mengukur jarak bintang yang dekat dengan bumi.
English Translation
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