Ames trapezoid en · NOUN
Etymology
Discovered by American ophthalmologist Adelbert Ames, Jr. in 1947.
Meanings
- An optical illusion in which a trapezoid, subdivided into squares to look like a paned window, and made to rotate, appears to be a rectangle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames trapezoids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |