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persistence of vision

per·sist·ence of vi·sion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-sis-tuh ns, -zis- uhv, ov vizh-uh n]
    • /pərˈsɪs təns, -ˈzɪs- ʌv, ɒv ˈvɪʒ ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-sis-tuh ns, -zis- uhv, ov vizh-uh n]
    • /pərˈsɪs təns, -ˈzɪs- ʌv, ɒv ˈvɪʒ ən/

Definition of persistence of vision words

  • noun persistence of vision the retention of a visual image for a short period of time after the removal of the stimulus that produced it: the phenomenon that produces the illusion of movement when viewing motion pictures. 1

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Origin of persistence of vision

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Persistence of vision

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persistence of vision popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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