illusion

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/ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ English

Definitions

noun

Anything that seems to be something that it is not.“Using artificial additives, scientists can create the illusion of fruit flavours in food.”
A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.“Jane has this illusion that John is in love with her.”
A magician’s trick.
The state of being deceived or misled.

Related words

Synonyms

misapprehension deception trick head game legerdemain fancy magic trick fantasy phantasy semblance magic conjuring trick illusory delusion self-delusion self-deception fallacy

Associated

illusions magician perception optical maya reality viewer mickey depth psychologist

Rhymes

seclusion allusion delusion conclusion profusion inclusion confusion exclusion contusion intrusion

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