apparition
Apparition (noun) means a ghost or ghostlike figure; a sudden, strange appearance. Example: “Visitors reported seeing an apparition in the old manor's hallway.”
How to use apparition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ghost, or a strange, sudden sight that seems almost supernatural.
Word forms
apparitions plural
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Visitors reported seeing an _____ in the old manor's hallway.
Etymology
From Latin apparitio, "an appearing," from apparere, "to appear."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “apparition” mean?
The word “apparition” means a ghost or ghostlike figure; a sudden, strange appearance. In plain terms, a ghost, or a strange, sudden sight that seems almost supernatural.
How do you pronounce “apparition”?
“Apparition” is pronounced ap-uhr-IHSHN (/ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “apparition” in a sentence?
Here is “apparition” used in a sentence: “Visitors reported seeing an apparition in the old manor's hallway.”
What part of speech is “apparition”?
“Apparition” is a noun.
Where does the word “apparition” come from?
The word “apparition” comes from Latin. From Latin apparitio, "an appearing," from apparere, "to appear.".