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=Definition= | |||
Parallax refers to the effect of a position or direction of an object changing because it is being viewed from a different position. One example might be, looking up at the night sky, and seeing clouds moving at one speed, and stars remaining fixed. The root is the French word "parallaxe" from the Greek "parallaxis" (a change) - root "allos" (other). | ==Meaning== | ||
Parallax refers to the effect of a position or direction of an object changing because it is being viewed from a different position. One example might be, looking up at the night sky, and seeing clouds moving at one speed, and stars remaining fixed. | |||
==Etymology== | |||
The root is the French word "parallaxe" from the Greek "parallaxis" (a change) - root "allos" (other). | |||
The Greek root "Par" means "beside, close to" (parallel, parabola, parable, etc.) | |||
(In [[Ulysses/Lestrygonians]] Bloom says "Par it's Greek" - a correct allusion to its etymology.) | |||
'"Parallel" is a related word, meaning occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way; corresponding. | '"Parallel" is a related word, meaning occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way; corresponding. | ||
=Parallax in Ulysses= | |||
==Significance== | |||
==Quotes== | |||
=Links= | |||
https://www.michaelgroden.com/notes/qstns08.html | https://www.michaelgroden.com/notes/qstns08.html | ||
Latest revision as of 00:52, 20 February 2022
Definition
Meaning
Parallax refers to the effect of a position or direction of an object changing because it is being viewed from a different position. One example might be, looking up at the night sky, and seeing clouds moving at one speed, and stars remaining fixed.
Etymology
The root is the French word "parallaxe" from the Greek "parallaxis" (a change) - root "allos" (other).
The Greek root "Par" means "beside, close to" (parallel, parabola, parable, etc.)
(In Ulysses/Lestrygonians Bloom says "Par it's Greek" - a correct allusion to its etymology.)
'"Parallel" is a related word, meaning occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way; corresponding.
Parallax in Ulysses
Significance
Quotes
Links
https://www.michaelgroden.com/notes/qstns08.html
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Ulysses by James Joyce
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