P3D Re: stereopticon or stereoscope?

[George Themelis <gthemelis@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- Tony Alderson <aifxtony@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> This used to be a "pet peeve" of mine, but I'm getting over
> it. The thing we have to accept is that language is defined by

> usage, not authority. 

The Litmus test is this:  Do you ever say "stereopticon"
yourself?  I cannot get myself to say stereopticon when I mean
stereoscope.  I understand that those who frequent in antique
stores looking for bargains have already adopted the term
stereopticon.

> P.S. I try to educate people not to use the term "interocular"
> when they mean "interaxial" but I feel I am wasting my time.

To simplify things I say "distance between the eyes" and
"distance between the lenses" to make sure that everyone
understands what I am talking about.  


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George Themelis (DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
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