illusion

Meanings

• Noun

  A false perception or belief, often created by sleight of hand or other forms of deception.

  - "The magician created an illusion of making the rabbit disappear."
  - "The politician's promises were just an illusion to win votes."

• Noun

  A representation or portrayal of reality, often used in art or literature.

  - "The painting was a beautiful illusion of a peaceful landscape."
  - "The novel provided an illusion of what life was like in the 1920s."

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Pronunciation

1. [ɪˈluː.ʒən]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

misapprehension

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with illusion
delusion , obsession , infusion , impression

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Variants

List of all variants of illusion that leads to same result
illusion , illusional , illusions , optical illusion , optical illusions , under the illusion

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin illusio, meaning 'deception' or 'delusion'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'illusion' is derived from the Latin word illusio, which means 'deception' or 'delusion'.

2. The famous painting 'The Persistence of Memory' by Salvador Dalí is an example of a visual illusion.

3. The magician Harry Houdini was famous for his escape illusions.

4. Optical illusions can trick the brain into perceiving things that aren't really there.

5. The term 'illusion' can also be used to describe a belief or perception that is not based in reality.

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Related Concepts

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1. Optical illusion: A visual illusion that creates an impression different from the actual physical world.

2. Magical illusion: A deception created by a magician to entertain and astonish an audience.

3. Perceptual illusion: A false perception of a sensory experience caused by the brain's interpretation of incomplete or ambiguous information.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Illusions have been used throughout history in various forms of art, literature, and entertainment. In literature, illusions can be used to explore themes of reality and perception. In art, illusions can be created through techniques such as perspective and shading. In magic, illusions are used to entertain and astonish audiences.

How to Memorize "illusion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magician performing a trick and making an object disappear. Visualize the audience's reactions and the magician's gestures.
   - Picture a painting that creates the illusion of depth and perspective.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'illusion' with 'deception' or 'false perception'.
   - Think of the word 'magician' when you hear the word 'illusion'.
   - Connect the word 'illusion' with the idea of a representation or portrayal of reality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ILLUSION to remember the definition: Illusions are false perceptions or beliefs.
   - Create a mnemonic device using a memorable phrase or sentence to help you remember the meaning of the word.

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