Delusion: meaning, definitions and examples
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delusion
[ dษชหluหส(ษ)n ]
mental health
A delusion is a belief that is clearly false and that indicates an abnormality in the affected person's content of thought.
Synonyms
fantasy, hallucination, illusion
Examples of usage
- He is currently experiencing delusions of persecution.
- She has delusions of grandeur.
general
A delusion can also refer to a persistent false belief held in the face of strong contradictory evidence, especially as a symptom of psychiatric disorder.
Synonyms
error, fallacy, misconception
Examples of usage
- His delusion that he was a famous celebrity was shattered when no one recognized him.
- The patient's delusions were a barrier to seeking treatment.
Translations
Translations of the word "delusion" in other languages:
๐ต๐น delรญrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Wahn
๐ฎ๐ฉ delusi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปัะทัั
๐ต๐ฑ zลudzenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฆๆณ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉlire
๐ช๐ธ delirio
๐น๐ท sanrฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฐูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ blud
๐ธ๐ฐ klam
๐จ๐ณ ้่ง
๐ธ๐ฎ zabloda
๐ฎ๐ธ ofskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษyal
๐ฒ๐ฝ delirio
Word origin
The word 'delusion' comes from the Latin word 'delusio', which means 'a deceiving'. The concept of delusions has been present throughout history, with references in ancient texts and medical documents. The understanding and classification of delusions have evolved over time, leading to the modern psychiatric definition used today.
See also: delude, deluded, delusional.