Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

photopia

noun
/fəˈtoʊ.pi.ə/
Definition
Photopia is the state of vision in well-lit conditions, where the eyesight is adapted to brightness and colors are perceived accurately.
Examples
  • In the bright daylight, the features of her face were illuminated, and she was in a state of photopia.
  • Photopia allows us to see a vibrant array of colors when viewing nature in the sun.
Meaning
It refers to how the human eye functions in bright light, allowing for clearer vision and better color discrimination.
Synonyms
  • Daylight vision
  • Color vision
  • Bright light vision