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illusions

 

[ ษชหˆluหส’ษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

visual

Illusions are false or misleading perceptions of reality. They can be caused by optical tricks, misinterpretations of sensory information, or cognitive biases. Illusions often challenge our understanding of the world around us and can be used as entertainment or to study human perception.

Synonyms

deceptions, delusions, hallucinations

Examples of usage

  • Illusions can make objects appear larger or smaller than they really are.
  • The magician used optical illusions to create the appearance of objects disappearing into thin air.
Context #2 | Noun

mental

Illusions can also refer to false beliefs or ideas that a person holds despite evidence to the contrary. These mental illusions can be difficult to dispel, even in the face of contradictory information.

Synonyms

fallacies, fantasies, misconceptions

Examples of usage

  • She was under the illusion that he would change his ways, despite all evidence to the contrary.
  • His illusions about his own abilities prevented him from seeing his shortcomings.

Translations

Translations of the word "illusions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilusรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Illusionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ilusi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะปัŽะทั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ iluzje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Œฏ่ฆš (ใ•ใฃใ‹ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illusions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ilusiones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท illรผzyonlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜์ƒ (ๅนปๆƒณ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆู‡ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iluze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ilรบzie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนป่ง‰ (huร n juรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iluzije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blekkingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปะตัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ illรผziyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilusiones

Etymology

The word 'illusions' originated from the Latin word 'illusio', meaning 'a mocking'. The concept of illusions has been studied and explored throughout history, from ancient philosophers to modern psychologists. Illusions have been used in art, magic, and entertainment to captivate and deceive audiences, highlighting the fascinating interplay between perception and reality.

See also: disillusion, disillusionment, illusional, illusionist, illusory.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,622, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.