Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vection
noun
/ˈvɛkʃən/
Definition
Vection is the sensation of motion caused by visual stimuli, often experienced when observing moving objects in the environment.
Examples
- When you see a passing train, you may feel a sense of vection even though you are standing still.
- Watching the clouds drift by can induce a feeling of vection, making you feel as if you are moving with them.
- In virtual reality, designers aim to create strong vection sensations to enhance the immersive experience.
Meaning
The experience of feeling motion that is derived from visual cues rather than physical movement of one’s own body.
Synonyms
- motion perception
- kinetic illusion
