afterimage
Translation
afterimage
Examples
The bright flash left an afterimage in my eyes.
The bright flash left an afterimage in my eyes.
Grammar Patterns
((an afterimage)) a visual impression remaining after the stimulus is removed The bright flash left an afterimage in my eyes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: residual image, ghost image
Etymology
From 'after' + 'image'. It's an image that persists 'after' the original visual stimulus has been removed.
Memory Tips
Think of the spot you see after looking at a camera flash. That's an afterimage.