Illusion

noun

/ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/

Word Frequency: 9.5

Definitions

1.nounAnything that seems to be something that it is not.

"Using artificial additives, scientists can create the illusion of fruit flavours in food."

2.nounA misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.

"Jane has this illusion that John is in love with her."

3.nounA magician’s trick.

4.nounThe state of being deceived or misled.

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