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Phantasy: meaning, definitions and examples

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phantasy

 

[ หˆfรฆn.tษ™si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

imaginative concept

Phantasy refers to a product of the imagination, often depicting an idealized version of reality. It can encompass dreams, fantasies, or whimsical ideas that stray from the norm. This term is often used in psychological contexts to describe the mental processes behind one's imaginative faculties.

Synonyms

dream, fantasy, illusion, imagination

Examples of usage

  • She lived in a world of phantasy, far removed from reality.
  • The book was filled with phantasy and magic.
  • His phantasy about becoming a hero drove him to train tirelessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "phantasy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fantasia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฒเฅเคชเคจเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Phantasie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fantasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะฝั‚ะฐะทั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fantazja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนปๆƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fantaisie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fantasรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fantazie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fantรกzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนปๆƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fantazija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fantasรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐะฝั‚ะฐะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fantaziya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fantasรญa

Etymology

The term 'phantasy' is derived from the Greek word 'phantasia,' which means 'appearance' or 'imagination.' The concept has evolved over time, gaining significance in various fields such as philosophy, psychology, and literature. In ancient Greek philosophy, phantasia was considered a faculty of the mind that allows for the visualization of concepts and ideas that are not present in the physical world. In psychological studies, phantasy is often analyzed to understand a person's emotional and cognitive processes, revealing insights into desires, fears, and aspirations. The use of the term became more popular in the 19th and 20th centuries as it intersected with discussions on imagination in literature and art, ultimately cementing its place in modern language and discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,735, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.