illusion

/ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/[ɪˈluː.ʒən]

noun

  1. 1

    Anything that seems to be something that it is not.

    “Using artificial additives, scientists can create the illusion of fruit flavours in food.”
  2. 2

    A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.

    “Jane has this illusion that John is in love with her.”
  3. 3

    A magician’s trick.

  4. 4

    The state of being deceived or misled.

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