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单词 optical illusion
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optical illusion


optical illusion

n. A visually perceived image that is deceptive or misleading.

optical illusion

n 1. an object causing a false visual impression 2. an instance of deception by such an object

il•lu•sion

(ɪˈlu ʒən)

n. 1. something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality. 2. the state or condition of being deceived; misapprehension. 3. an instance of being deceived. 4. a perception, as of visual stimuli (optical illusion), that represents what is perceived in a way different from the way it is in reality. 5. a delicate tulle of silk or nylon having a cobwebbed appearance, for trimmings, veilings, and the like. 6. Obs. the act of deceiving. [1300–50; Middle English < Latin illūsiō irony, mocking, derivative of illūdere to mock, ridicule =-il -il1 + lūdere to play] il•lu′sion•al, il•lu′sion•ar`y, adj.
Thesaurus
Noun1.optical illusion - an optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impressionoptical illusion - an optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impressionapparent motion, apparent movement, motion, movement - an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object; "the cinema relies on apparent motion"; "the succession of flashing lights gave an illusion of movement"mirage - an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objectsoptical phenomenon - a physical phenomenon related to or involving light
Translations
illusione otticaillusioneоптическая иллюзия

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optical illusion


optical illusion

A visual impression that is inaccurately perceived. See also: illusion
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Words related to optical illusion

noun an optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impression

Related Words

  • apparent motion
  • apparent movement
  • motion
  • movement
  • mirage
  • optical phenomenon
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