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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIllusion
/ɪˈluː.ʒən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A false idea or belief; a deceptive appearance or impression.
"He was under the illusion that he could easily pass the exam."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'illusio', meaning a mocking, deceit, or illusion, stemming from the verb 'illudere' (to mock at, play upon). It entered the English language in the late 14th century through Old French, initially retaining religious and philosophical connotations before expanding to sensory and optical deceptions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Illusion" is said worldwide
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illusion
Transliteration: illusion
"C'est une illusion d'optique."
Illusion
Transliteration: Illusion
"Das war nur eine optische Illusion."
illusione
Transliteration: illusione
"Era solo un'illusione ottica."
ilusión
Transliteration: ilusión
"Fue solo una ilusión óptica."
ilusão
Transliteration: ilusão
"Isso foi apenas uma ilusão de ótica."
भ्रम
Transliteration: bhram
"यह केवल एक दृष्टिभ्रम था।"
错觉
Transliteration: cuòjué
"这只是一种视觉错觉。"
착각
Transliteration: chakgak
"그것은 시각적 착각이었다."
錯覚
Transliteration: sakkaku
"それは単なる目の錯覚だった。"
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