- 1. n. That which has only an apparent existence; an apparition; a specter; a phantasm; a sprite; an airy spirit; an ideal image. Source: opted
- 2. adj. something apparently sensed but having no physical reality Source: wordnet
- 3. n. a ghostly appearing figure Source: wordnet
- 4. n. something existing in perception only Source: wordnet
- 5. That which has only an apparent existence; an apparition; a specter; a phantasm; a sprite; an airy spirit; an ideal image. Strange phantoms rising as the mists arise. Pope. She was a phantom of delight. Wordsworth. Phantom ship. See Flying Dutchman, under Flying. -- Phantom tumor (Med.), a swelling, especially of the abdomen, due to muscular spasm, accumulation of flatus, etc., simulating an actual tumor in appearance, but disappearing upon the administration of an anæsthetic. Source: webster
- 6. That which has only an apparent existence; an apparition; aspecter; a phantasm; a sprite; an airy spirit; an ideal image.Strange phantoms rising as the mists arise. Pope.She was a phantom of delight. Wordsworth.Phantom ship. See Flying Dutchman, under Flying.-- Phantom tumor (Med.), a swelling, especially of the abdomen, dueto muscular spasm, accumulation of flatus, etc., simulating an actualtumor in appearance, but disappearing upon the administration of ananæsthetic. Source: adambom
- 7. j:55/n:45 s. something apparently sensed but having no physical reality Source: ecdict
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