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
- a ghostly appearing figure
- something existing in perception only
Forms
plural: phantasmsSynonyms
8 synonymsAn impression as received by the senses, especially an…:phantasia
Close in meaning
- a ghostly appearing figure:apparitionphantomphantasmafantasmspecterspectre
- something existing in perception only:apparitionphantomphantasmafantasmshadow
Word family
10 related wordsSee also
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