fantasm

Meanings

• noun

  A product of the imagination, especially one that is extravagantly or fancifully conceived.

  - "The author's fantasms of a far-off land filled her novels."
  - "The child's fantasms of becoming a superhero gave her the courage to face her fears."

• noun

  A collective term for a group of beings or creatures that exist in the imagination, especially one that is considered to be a particular type.

  - "The fairies and goblins in children's fantasms are often depicted as mischievous."
  - "In Greek mythology, the Muses were the goddesses of the fantasms and inspirations of the arts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fantasm
anthem , balm , calm , germ , helm , psalm , psalm's balm , warm

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Variants

List of all variants of fantasm that leads to same result
fantasm , fantasms , phantasm , phantasmal , phantasmic , phantasms

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'fantasus,' meaning 'delusive,' or 'm mocking,' and the suffix '-ma,' meaning 'state' or 'condition.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fantasm' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'fantasy'.

2. In psychology, the term 'fantasy' refers to a mental image or thought that is not based in reality. 'Fantasms,' on the other hand, are often considered to be more elaborate and complex fantasies.

3. The word 'fantasm' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more often found in literary and academic contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. daydream: A fantasm that occurs while awake and without external stimulation. Daydreams are often described as being more vivid and longer-lasting than ordinary thoughts.

2. hallucination: A sensory experience that occurs in the absence of an external stimulus. While fantasms are voluntary and under the control of the individual, hallucinations are involuntary and can be a symptom of various medical conditions or the use of certain substances.

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Culture

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In literature, fantasms have been used to explore various genres such as science fiction, fantasy, and horror. They can also be found in art, music, and film. For example, J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' series is a famous example of a literary fantasm, while 'Star Wars' is a popular film series that features various fantasms such as aliens, robots, and spacecraft.

How to Memorize "fantasm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magical world filled with fantasms.
   - Visualize a storybook with fantasms on its pages.
   - Create a mental image of a fantasm coming to life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fantasms' with 'imagination'.
   - Think of 'fantasms' as 'creatures of the mind'.
   - Connect 'fantasms' with 'daydreams' or 'dreams'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Fantasms are Fun And Fanciful Things'.
   - Use the acronym 'FANTASTIC' to remember the definition: 'Fantasms Are Not True And Sometimes Imaginary Creations'.
   - Create a mental image of a 'Fantasm Forest' filled with various creatures.

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