Illusion Definition
ĭ-lo͝ozhən
illusions
noun
illusions
An erroneous perception of reality.
Mirrors gave the illusion of spaciousness.
American Heritage
A false idea or conception; belief or opinion not in accord with the facts.
Webster's New World
An unreal, deceptive, or misleading appearance or image.
A large mirror giving the illusion of space in a small room.
Webster's New World
A trick, as one designed or performed by a stage magician, appearing to defy ordinary physical laws.
Webster's New World
A false perception, conception, or interpretation of what one sees, where one is, etc.
Webster's New World
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Noun
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illusion
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illusionsOrigin of Illusion
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Middle English illusioun from Old French from Late Latin illūsiō illūsiōn- from Latin a mocking, irony from illūsus past participle of illūdere to mock in- against in–2 lūdere to play leid- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Old French illusion, from Latin illūsiō, from illūdere, from in- (“at, upon”), + lūdere (“to play, mock, trick”)
From Wiktionary
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