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Meaning of stopped clock illusion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An instance of chronostasis in which the second hand of an analog clock appears to stay still for longer than normal when looking at it for the first time.

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

stopped pipe stopped-clock illusion stoppedness Stopper stopper cover stopper knot

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