hallucination — an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present
Pronunciation (IPA): /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 실제로는 없는 것을 보거나 듣는 것 같은 경험; 환각, 착각
Korean pronunciation: 허-루-서-네이-션 (강세: 네이)
Example Sentences
- After staying awake for 48 hours, he started seeing hallucinations of dancing pizza slices.
- The doctor explained that hallucinations can be a side effect of certain medications.
- She thought her cat was talking to her, but it was just a hallucination caused by fever.
hallucination
NOUN//həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən//
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present
Seeing things that aren't there
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Origin
From Latin 'alucinari' or 'allucinari', meaning 'to wander in mind' or 'to dream', combined with the Latin suffix '-tion' indicating an action or state. The word entered English in the 17th century through medical and philosophical texts.
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“After staying awake for 48 hours, he started seeing hallucinations of dancing pizza slices.”
“The doctor explained that hallucinations can be a side effect of certain medications.”
“She thought her cat was talking to her, but it was just a hallucination caused by fever.”
“Virtual reality technology can create controlled hallucinations for entertainment.”
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