Illusion

  • 21Illusion — An illusion is a distortion of the senses, revealing how the brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation. While illusions distort reality, they are generally shared by most people. [ Solso, R. L. (2001). Cognitive psychology (6th… …

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  • 22illusion — n. 1) to create, produce an illusion 2) to cherish, harbor an illusion 3) to dispel an illusion 4) an optical illusion 5) an illusion about 6) an illusion to + inf. (it s an illusion to think that...) 7) an illusion that + clause (it is an… …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 23ILLUSION — s. f. Apparence trompeuse ; erreur des sens ou de l esprit qui fait voir les choses autrement qu elles ne sont, ou qui fait prendre l apparence pour la réalité. Quand on est dans un bateau et que le rivage semble marcher, quand un bâton paraît… …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • 24ILLUSION — n. f. Fausse apparence matérielle ou morale qui, en nous faisant voir les choses autrement qu’elles ne sont, semble se jouer de nos sens ou de notre esprit. Illusion d’optique. Illusion théâtrale. Le mirage est une illusion. Le relief dans la… …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • 25Illusion — Flying Tap Brunnen, Ahmedabad Schwerkraft umgekehrt …

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  • 26illusion — 01. The idea that if you work hard enough, you re sure to succeed is an [illusion]. Lots of people work hard all their lives without really getting ahead. 02. Mirrors on the walls give the room the [illusion] of being much bigger than it really… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 27illusion —    Formerly known as illusio, fallacia, and idolum. The term illusion comes from the Latin verb illudere, which means to mock, to delude, to tempt. It is unknown when and by whom the term was introduced, but it has been in use since ancient times …

    Dictionary of Hallucinations

  • 28Illusion — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Illusion (homonymie). Une illusion est une perception déformée d un sens. L illusion sur scène Les arts du spectacle, par les décors, costumes, effets spéciaux, etc., permettent aux spectateurs de jouir d un… …

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  • 29illusion — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ dangerous ▪ To believe you have nothing more to learn is a dangerous illusion. ▪ optical, visual ▪ The road ahead looks wet, but in fact this is an optical illusion. ▪ …

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  • 30illusion */*/ — UK [ɪˈluːʒ(ə)n] / US [ɪˈluʒ(ə)n] noun [countable] Word forms illusion : singular illusion plural illusions 1) a false or wrong belief or idea illusion that: Many people still have the illusion that full employment is possible.… …

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