Definition of illusion

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Illusion (n.) A sensation originated by some external object, but so modified as in any way to lead to an erroneous perception; as when the rolling of a wagon is mistaken for thunder..

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Disillusion :: Disillusion (v. t.) To free from an illusion; to disillusionize.
Tregetour :: Tregetour (n.) A juggler who produces illusions by the use of elaborate machinery.
Disillusion :: Disillusion (n.) The act or process of freeing from an illusion, or the state of being freed therefrom..
Illusion :: Illusion (n.) An unreal image presented to the bodily or mental vision; a deceptive appearance; a false show; mockery; hallucination.
Fairy :: Fairy (n.) The country of the fays; land of illusions.
In- :: In- (prep.) A prefix from Eng. prep. in, also from Lat. prep. in, meaning in, into, on, among; as, inbred, inborn, inroad; incline, inject, intrude. In words from the Latin, in- regularly becomes il- before l, ir- before r, and im- before a labial; as, illusion, irruption, imblue, immigrate, impart. In- is sometimes used with an simple intensive force..
Fairy :: Fairy (n.) Enchantment; illusion.
Prestige :: Prestige (v.) Delusion; illusion; trick.
Disillusionment :: Disillusionment (n.) The act of freeing from an illusion, or the state of being freed therefrom..
Dispel :: Dispel (v. t.) To drive away by scattering, or so to cause to vanish; to clear away; to banish; to dissipate; as, to dispel a cloud, vapors, cares, doubts, illusions..
Maya :: Maya (n.) The name for the doctrine of the unreality of matter, called, in English, idealism; hence, nothingness; vanity; illusion..
Disillusionize :: Disillusionize (v. t.) To disenchant; to free from illusion.
Phantasm :: Phantasm (n.) An image formed by the mind, and supposed to be real or material; a shadowy or airy appearance; sometimes, an optical illusion; a phantom; a dream..
Hypnagogic :: Hypnagogic (a.) Leading to sleep; -- applied to the illusions of one who is half asleep.
Illusion :: Illusion (n.) Hence: Anything agreeably fascinating and charning; enchantment; witchery; glamour.
Illusionist :: Illusionist (n.) One given to illusion; a visionary dreamer.
Illusion :: Illusion (n.) A sensation originated by some external object, but so modified as in any way to lead to an erroneous perception; as when the rolling of a wagon is mistaken for thunder..
Illusion :: Illusion (n.) A plain, delicate lace, usually of silk, used for veils, scarfs, dresses, etc..
Illusionable :: Illusionable (a.) Liable to illusion.
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