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hallucination

noun

an object perceived during a hallucinatory episode

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Word Facts

Word length
13
Starts with
H
Ends with
N
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
18

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Pronunciation

həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən

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Definitions

noun

  1. an object perceived during a hallucinatory episode

    “he refused to believe that the angel was a hallucination”

noun

  1. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea

    “he has delusions of competence”

noun

  1. illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder

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Example Sentences

he refused to believe that the angel was a hallucination
he has delusions of competence
his dreams of vast wealth are a hallucination

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