Stroboscopic (adjective)

1. Relating to or characterized by a series of short, intermittent flashes of light, as produced by a stroboscope.
2. Relating to or characterized by the phenomenon of stroboscopic motion, where a rapidly moving object appears to be stationary or moving in slow motion.

Origin:

Derived from the noun 'stroboscope', meaning a device that produces a series of short, intermittent flashes of light.

Examples:

1. The stroboscopic lights produced an eerie and disorienting effect, creating the illusion of slow motion and distorting the dancers' movements.
2. The stroboscopic effect was used in motion analysis to study the movement of animals, humans, and machines.
3. The stroboscopic photographs revealed the secrets of the rapid movement of the hummingbird's wings.
4. The stroboscopic image showed the movement of the car wheels as a series of static images, making it easier to study and understand the motion of the car.
5. The stroboscopic lighting was used to create a spectacular visual effect in the music performance, adding to the excitement and energy of the show.