subjective contour

an edge or border perceived in an image as a result of the inference of the observer. A common form of a Kanizsa figure contains a triangle with sides that consist of subjective contours. Also called illusory contour.

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February 2nd 2025

rebus writing

the use of symbols to represent the sounds of language. If each phonetic sound is assigned its own unique symbol, the number of symbols needed within a writing system is substantially reduced.