phantasm

Meanings

• noun

  A false or unreal image, especially one that is created in the mind.

  - "The child's fear of the dark was fuelled by his phantasms of monsters under the bed."
  - "The author's vivid phantasms of a lost civilization captivated readers' imaginations."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with phantasm
hauntism , dauntless , mountains , fountains

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Variants

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fantasm , fantasms , phantasm , phantasmal , phantasmic , phantasms

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word phantasma, meaning 'apparition' or 'specter'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'phantasm' is derived from the Greek word phantasma, which means 'apparition' or 'specter'.

2. In ancient Greece, people believed that phantasms were messages from the gods.

3. The term 'phantasmagoria' refers to a series of vivid and often frightening images, usually presented as a spectacle.

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Related Concepts

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1. hallucination: A sensory experience that occurs in the absence of a stimulus, often involving phantasms.

2. delusion: A false belief, often involving deeply held phantasms.

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Culture

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In literature, phantasms have been used to explore the depths of the human psyche, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death' or H.P. Lovecraft's 'The Call of Cthulhu'. In art, they have been depicted in surrealist paintings and sculptures, like those of Salvador Dalí. In music, they have inspired songs and albums, such as Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon'.

How to Memorize "phantasm"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a phantasm, close your eyes and imagine a vivid image, such as a ghost or a dream.
   - Imagine the details of the phantasm, such as its color, size, and shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'phantasm' with the word 'apparition' to help remember its meaning.
   - Think of the word 'phantasm' as meaning 'illusion' or 'hallucination'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Phantasms are false apparitions'.

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