apparition — a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The security guard thought he saw an apparition, but it was just his reflection in the mirror.
- The mysterious apparition in the library turned out to be a student studying all night.
- Many tourists visit the haunted house hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous apparition.
apparition
NOUN[/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/]
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
A ghostly apparition drifts through the moonlit castle hallway, startling the night guard.
A PAIR of ghosts appears - apparition!
An apparition appears to guide the mission from this position!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'apparitio', derived from 'apparere' meaning 'to appear' or 'to become visible', combining the prefix 'ad-' (to) and 'parere' (to show or produce).
Breakdown
ap- (to) + par- (appear/show) + -ition (noun suffix) = apparition
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The security guard thought he saw an apparition, but it was just his reflection in the mirror.”
“The mysterious apparition in the library turned out to be a student studying all night.”
“Many tourists visit the haunted house hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous apparition.”
“The apparition disappeared as soon as the lights were turned on.”
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