afterimages

Meanings

• noun

  The persistent visual impression of an image or scene that continues to be perceived after the original stimulus has been removed.

  - "Afterimages of bright colors can be seen when you quickly switch your gaze from a bright light to a dark background."
  - "The artist used afterimages to create an illusion of depth in his painting."

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Synonyms

photogene

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with afterimages
images , apples , grazes

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Variants

List of all variants of afterimages that leads to same result
afterimage , afterimages

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Etymology

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The term 'afterimage' comes from the Old English term 'efterbilde', which means 'image that comes after'.

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Trivia

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1. Afterimages can last for up to a minute, depending on the brightness and duration of the original stimulus.

2. The human brain is capable of creating afterimages for all five senses, although they are most commonly associated with vision.

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Related Concepts

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1. Persistence of Vision: The phenomenon where an image continues to be perceived for a brief period after the stimulus has been removed is called the persistence of vision.

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Culture

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In art, afterimages have been used to create optical illusions and add depth to paintings. In literature, they have been used as metaphors for memories and the persistence of past experiences.

How to Memorize "afterimages"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize afterimages, try looking at a bright image, such as a red dot, for a few seconds and then look away. The afterimage of the red dot should appear in the same spot where you looked. Visualize the shape and color of the afterimage to help remember the term.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'afterimages' with the idea of lingering memories or impressions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'After Images Are Remarkable' to remember the definition of afterimages.

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