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optical illusion Definition

optical illusion

noun

an illusion resulting from certain visual effects that cause a viewer to misunderstand or misinterpret what he or she actually sees

optical illusion Usage Examples

Converse of subject

fool: The report explained how Professor Schyns could understand why people were fooled by optical illusions by using advanced brain imaging technology.

Converse of object

  • create: Vital Signs by Robin Blackledge assisted by Gerrard Martin 24 installations, including mirrors and flames creating optical illusions.
  • cause: The resultant magnetic field causes temporary optical illusions and distortions.
  • produce: It is impossible for temperature inversions to produce optical illusions or reflections of lights over the horizon under these conditions.
  • include: Topics cover physics, chemistry and biology, including optical illusions and the psychology of science.
  • make: So here is the same type of moving optical illusion made with a bouquet of flowers.

Adjective modifier

  • many: This is often the same with many optical illusions or " trick " pictures.
  • amazing: If you are like most people, when you look at this amazing optical illusion, you will be sure there is a mistake.
  • well-known: It illustrates a well-known optical illusion; the crater looks like a hill when the photo is upside-down.