apparent motion
noun
: an optical illusion in which stationary objects viewed in quick succession or in relation to moving objects appear to be in motion
called also apparent movement
see phi phenomenonCite this Entry
“Apparent motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/apparent%20motion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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