word of the day
Tuesday | 26 Jul 2022
Saccadic
[sah-kah-dik]
Adjective
French - early 20th century
- Definition
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Characterized by discontinuous or sporadic movement; jerky.
- Examples of word Saccadic in a sentence
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“Research shows that saccadic eye movements decreased visual acuity significantly, leaving large gaps in the distant field of vision.”
- Did you Know?
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The word “saccadic” has its origins in the Middle French word “saquer,” meaning “to pull or draw.”