oblique effect

noun

The relative deficiency in perceptual performance for oblique contours as compared to the performance for horizontal or vertical contours.

Meanings

nounoblique effect (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe relative deficiency in perceptual performance for oblique contours as compared to the performance for horizontal or vertical contours.
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