Illusion: meaning, definitions and examples

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illusion

 

[ ษชหˆluหส’(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

visual

A false idea or belief, especially one based on a visual perception that misinterprets a real stimulus. Illusions can sometimes be created intentionally to deceive the senses.

Synonyms

delusion, hallucination, mirage, phantasm

Examples of usage

  • The magician created an illusion of a disappearing act.
  • The mirage in the desert was just an illusion.
  • The optical illusion made the object appear larger than it actually was.
  • She was under the illusion that he was telling the truth.
  • The reflection in the mirror created an illusion of depth.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A deceptive appearance or impression. Illusions can refer to a wide range of false beliefs or misconceptions.

Synonyms

deception, fallacy, fantasy, misconception

Examples of usage

  • The success of the business was just an illusion of profitability.
  • The idea of perfection is often an illusion.
  • His charming personality was merely an illusion to hide his true intentions.
  • Don't be fooled by the illusion of social media.

Translations

Translations of the word "illusion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilusรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฏเคพเคœเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Illusion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ilusi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะปัŽะทั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ iluzja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนป่ฆš (ใ’ใ‚“ใ‹ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illusion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ilusiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท illรผzyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜์ƒ (ๅนปๆƒณ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู‡ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iluze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ilรบzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนป่ง‰ (huร n juรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iluzija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blekking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilรผziya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilusiรณn

Etymology

The word 'illusion' comes from the Latin word 'illusionem', meaning 'a mocking, deceit, or disappointment'. The concept of illusions has been present throughout human history, with various forms of illusions used in art, magic, and psychology. Illusions play a significant role in understanding human perception and cognition.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,042 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.