(pa-rei-do-li-a) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. the tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful image in a random or ambiguous visual pattern.

Example Sentence

The face on Mars is a famous example of pareidolia, where people see a face in the Martian landscape.

More Example Sentences

Pareidolia can make us see familiar shapes in clouds or rock formations.

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