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    optical illusion
    /ˌɒptɪkl ɪˈl(j)uːʒn/

    noun

    • 1. something that deceives the eye by appearing to be other than it is.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Optical_illusionOptical illusion - Wikipedia

    In visual perception, an optical illusion (also called a visual illusion) is an illusion caused by the visual system and characterized by a visual percept that arguably appears to differ from reality.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › optical illusionOptical illusion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    An optical illusion is a misleading image presented to the vision that makes us see something that is not really there or that distorts our perception of reality. Learn more about the history, examples, and synonyms of this word from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPTICAL ILLUSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    An optical illusion is something that tricks your eyes and makes you see something that is not really there, or see it differently from how it really is. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of optical illusion from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. www.scienceabc.com › humans › what-are-optical-illusionsWhat Are Optical Illusions? - Science ABC

    Oct 19, 2023 · Optical illusions are visual phenomena that trick the brain into perceiving reality differently from what it is. Learn about the three types of optical illusions (physical, physiological and cognitive) and some famous examples, such as the bent pencil, the vase and the Necker cube.

  7. www.wonderopolis.org › wonder › what-is-an-optical-illusionWhat Is an Optical Illusion? | Wonderopolis

    An optical illusion is an image or picture that we perceive differently than it really is. Learn about the types of optical illusions, how they trick our eyes and brains, and some examples of famous illusions in art and science.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › optical-illusionOPTICAL ILLUSION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    An optical illusion is something that tricks your eyes and makes you see something that is not really there, or see it differently from how it really is. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of this term with examples from literature and sources on the web.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › optical illusionOPTICAL ILLUSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. an object causing a false visual impression. an instance of deception by such an object. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of optical illusion 1. First recorded in 1785–95. Discover More. Example Sentences. Strauss-Kahn's sudden, astounding, and very definitive-seeming fall might make an optical illusion of his comeback rise.