hallucination
noun | /hallucination/
perception of objects or events with no reality, often arising from mental disorder or drugs
hallucination
noun | /hallucination/
Advanced WordsHARDperception of objects or events with no reality, often arising from mental disorder or drugs
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Examples
"He described vivid hallucinations during the high fever."
"Certain medications can cause visual hallucinations as a side effect."
Mnemonic Trick
HALLUCINATION → HALL + LUCID (false sight) — false sensory perception.
Etymology
From Latin hallucinare “to wander in mind.”
Used for sensory experiences without external stimuli.
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