noun
apparition
ap-uhr-IHSHN
Apparition (noun) means a ghost or ghostlike figure; a sudden, strange appearance. Example: “Visitors reported seeing an apparition in the old manor's hallway.”
noun
1
A ghost or ghostlike figure; a sudden, strange appearance.
"Visitors reported seeing an apparition in the old manor's hallway."
"The figure vanished as quickly as it had appeared, like an apparition."
How to use apparition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ghost, or a strange, sudden sight that seems almost supernatural.
Common pairings
ghostly apparition
see an apparition
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- Plural
- apparitions
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Etymology
From Latin apparitio, "an appearing," from apparere, "to appear."
Related words
Rhymes for apparition
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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.".
