An unreal image presented to the bodily or mental vision; a deceptive appearance; a false show; mockery; hallucination.

A sensation originated by some external object, but so modified as in any way to lead to an erroneous perception; as when the rolling of a wagon is mistaken for thunder.

a misinterpreted perception that is caused by mistaking something present for something it is not. Illusions commonly occur with information that is seen or heard. For example, a common illusion is misinterpreting the noise made by wind for a voice. By contrast, a hallucination is a strong sensory perception that one has of an object or event while awake, when no such object or event exists. Whereas illusions involve misperceptions, hallucinations do not. Thus, an example of a hallucination would be hearing voices that are not really there and are not misinterpretation of the wind or any other noises.

(a) An appearance which leads a subject to draw mistaken conclusions. (b) In stage magic and "conjuring", an orchestrated presentation designed to trick the perceptions of the audience.

the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

an image or trick that causes a person to perceive something which is not there

a state in which an exogenous pattern is not correctly identified, while a hallucination is a state in which you perceive something which just exists in your memory

A plain, delicate lace, usually of silk, used for veils, scarfs, dresses, etc.

sheer net-like fabric used for the sleeves or necklines of wedding gowns.

transparent, thin fabric typically used to create sheer sleeves, bodices, and backs.

Defined as a very fine net fabric, nearly transparent, it is generally used for sleeves, bodices and necklines

an image envisioned by the spell caster, which he then lays over the retinas of all who watch augmenting this with appropriate stimulation of nerve endings to fool the other four senses

an image that is not real

if you believe that everything experienced by your 5 senses is real, then God is illusion. If God is real, then everything you experience with your 5 senses is illusion. It's all illusion back to God. Lite meaning: But you can't have it both ways.

an incorrect idea or premise at the foundation of a belief system and can trap some very intelligent people

an incorrect impression or belief

An easily believed simple explanation for observations that is measurably incorrect, for those who take the time to measure. e.g. Optical Illusion.

A type of concealed towing unit used by repossessors. At the push of a button, it quietly converts what appears as a normal pickup into a full-blown tow truck in 16 seconds. It then, hydraulically, lifts the vehicle in 3 seconds.

A style of setting making a diamond appear larger than it is, usually by setting into "white" gold, rhodium plating, and diamond cutting the surrounding area of metal.

Appearance of existence, that which appears and disappears (mocking the observer), apparition; physical thing, object. Compare Delusion.