apparition

Meanings

• noun

  The sudden appearance of a person, thing, or phenomenon that is not explained by the normal course of events.

  - "The apparition of a ghostly figure in the night."
  - "The apparition of the Virgin Mary in Guadalupe, Mexico, in 1531 is a famous religious event."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88987452"

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Synonyms

vision , appearance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apparition
admission , asion , collision , mission

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Variants

List of all variants of apparition that leads to same result
apparition , apparitional , apparitions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'apparere,' meaning 'to appear.'

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Trivia

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1. Apparitions are often depicted as having a translucent or ghostly appearance.

2. In some belief systems, apparitions are believed to be messages from the deceased or from the divine.

3. Apparitions have been reported in various locations around the world, from haunted houses to religious sites.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ghost: Apparitions are often associated with the supernatural world and are commonly referred to as ghosts.

2. Paranormal: Apparitions fall under the category of paranormal phenomena, which also includes phenomena such as telekinesis and precognition.

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Culture

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Apparitions have been a common theme in various cultures and belief systems, from religious apparitions of saints and deities to supernatural apparitions in folklore and popular culture.

How to Memorize "apparition"

1. visualize
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Apparitions Are Paranormal Phenomena That Suddenly Appear'.

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