(n)a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit, Syn.law of similarity
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[こうおつ, kouotsu](n) (1) A and B; excellent and good; similarity; (2) discrimination; discernment; distinction; (3) first and second parties (in legal contexts); (P)[Add to Longdo]