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Phantom: meaning, definitions and examples

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phantom

 

[ หˆfรฆntษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mysterious figure

A phantom is a mysterious or ghostly figure that is believed to haunt a specific location. Phantoms are often associated with supernatural occurrences and are said to appear without any physical form.

Synonyms

apparition, ghost, specter

Examples of usage

  • The phantom of the opera is a famous character in literature.
  • The villagers claimed to have seen a phantom wandering the old mansion at night.
Context #2 | Noun

illusion

A phantom can also refer to something that is perceived but has no physical reality. It can be an illusion or a figment of the imagination.

Synonyms

figment, hallucination, illusion

Examples of usage

  • The mirage in the desert was a phantom created by the heat.
  • His fears were just phantoms, not based on reality.
Context #3 | Noun

aircraft

In aviation, a phantom is a military aircraft designed for stealth and reconnaissance purposes.

Synonyms

reconnaissance aircraft, stealth aircraft

Examples of usage

  • The latest phantom drone is equipped with advanced surveillance technology.
  • The phantom jet flew undetected behind enemy lines.

Translations

Translations of the word "phantom" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fantasma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Phantom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hantu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะผะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fantom

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนฝ้œŠ (yลซrei)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fantรดme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fantasma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayalet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋ น (yureong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจุญ (shabah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fantom

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fantรณm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฝ็ต (yลulรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prikazen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (mochveneba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™yal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fantasma

Etymology

The word 'phantom' originates from the Greek word 'phantasma', meaning 'apparition' or 'illusion'. It has been used in literature and folklore to describe supernatural entities and mysterious figures. The concept of phantoms has fascinated people for centuries, inspiring countless stories and legends.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,263, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.