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Meaning of hallucination
a sensory experience that occurs in the absence of any external stimulus
Etymology of hallucination
The word "hallucination" originates from the Latin word "hallucinari," which means "to wander in mind" or "to be delirious."
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a sensory experience that is not based on reality.
Synonyms
illusion
delusion
mirage
fantasy
dream
vision
specter
apparition
phantom
chimera
figment
deception
misconception
misperception
false impression
mistaken belief
error
fallacy
misconception
misapprehension
misinterpretation
hallucination
delirium
frenzy
fantasy
daydream
reverie
trance
hypnotic state
euphoria
ecstasy
confusion
disorientation
daze
stupor
bewilderment
perplexity
mystification
Definitions
- A sensory experience that occurs in the absence of any external stimulus, as a result of mental or physical disorder, or due to a drug or other substance.
- * A false or distorted perception of reality, resulting from a disorder of the senses, a mental disorder, or the effect of a drug or other substance.
Usage Examples
- The patient experienced a hallucination and saw things that were not there.
- * The drug caused her to have vivid hallucinations and lose touch with reality.
- * The lack of sleep led to hallucinations and disorientation.
Antonyms
reality
fact
truth
actuality
certainty
clarity
accuracy
precision
correctness
validity
authenticity
veracity
realism
sobriety
lucidity
coherence
rationality
sanity
normality
stability
composure
calmness
serenity
tranquility
clear-headedness