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Loyd's paradox

Loyd's paradox proper noun: a paradox highlighting the slight changes in the arrangement of tangram pieces that lead to different visual perceptions and leading one to believe that a piece is missing or extra.

Proper noun

Loyd's paradox

  1. A paradox highlighting the slight changes in the arrangement of tangram pieces that lead to different visual perceptions and leading one to believe that a piece is missing or extra.

Origin of Loyd's paradox

Named after Sam Loyd.

Questions about Loyd's paradox

What does Loyd's paradox mean?
Loyd's paradox means a paradox highlighting the slight changes in the arrangement of tangram pieces that lead to different visual perceptions and leading one to believe that a piece is missing or extra.
What part of speech is Loyd's paradox?
Loyd's paradox is a proper noun.

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