apparition
a
ˌæ
ā
ppa
ri
ˈrɪ
ri
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/ˌæpəɹˈɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "apparition"in English

Apparition
01

the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died

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A pale apparition appeared at the end of the hallway.
The villagers claimed to have seen the apparition of the old king.
02

the sudden or unexpected appearance of someone or something

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The apparition of the ship on the horizon gave them hope.
Her sudden apparition in the doorway startled everyone.
03

something that seems real to the senses but has no physical reality

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The oasis in the desert was only an apparition.
Fame proved to be an apparition, disappearing as quickly as it came.
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