figure (n)

n05930386

type n
lex_filenum 09
def a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
Outgoing links
Hypernym percept, perception, perceptual experience
Antonym figure → ground
Incoming links
Hyponym percept, perception, perceptual experience
Antonym ground → figure

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