phantasm
phan·tasm
phantasm · phantasms
Something seen but having no physical realitySomething seen but having no physical reality; a phantom or apparition.
/ˈfæntæzəm/
Meaning
2 sensesSomething seen but having no physical reality; a phantom or apparition.
An impression as received by the senses, especially an image, often prior to any interpretation by the intellect.
More definitions
- something existing in perception only
- a ghostly appearing figure