phi phenomenon
phi phenomenon
nounDefinition of PHI PHENOMENON
: apparent motion resulting from an orderly sequence of stimuli (as lights flashed in rapid succession a short distance apart on a sign) without any actual motion being presented to the eye
First Known Use of PHI PHENOMENON
circa 1928
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