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Meaning of Penrose stairs | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An impossible loop of endlessly ascending and descending stairs, or an optical illusion appearing to depict such a loop.

plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Deutsch unmögliche Treppe
日本語 ペンローズ階段

Examples

“For quotations using this term, see⟳ Citations:Penrose stairs.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Penrose steps Penrose transform Penrose triangle Penrose-Lucas argument penroseite Penruddock

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