Medical Definition of Figure and ground

1. That aspect of perception wherein the perceived is separated into at least two parts, each with different attributes but influencing one another. Figure is the most distinct; ground the least formed; e.g., a bird or tree (figure) seen against the sky (ground). (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Figure And Ground

figuratus
figure
figure
figure-of-8 abnormality
figure-of-8 bandage
figure-of-8 suture
figured
figured-fabric loom
figuredly
figured bass
figurehead
figureheads
figurer
figurers
figures
figure and ground (current term)
figure eight
figure eight
figure loom
figure of eight
figure of speech
figure out
figure skate
figure skating
figurine
figurines
figuring
figurist
figurists
figwort

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