/
ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/
n.
a false idea or belief.
▸a deceptive appearance or impression.
▸a false or unreal perception.
Phrase
- be under the illusion that
believe mistakenly that.
Derivative
- illusional adj.
- illusionary adj.
Etymology
ME: via OFr. from L. illusio(n-), from illudere ‘to mock’.
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