Definition

An image or representation of something that is not real, often a ghostly figure or illusion.

Example

In the dark, the child thought he saw a fantasm lurking in the corner of his room.

Conversation

I had the strangest dream last night about a fantasm haunting my old school.

That sounds creepy! Was it scary?

Yeah, it felt so real, like the fantasm was trying to tell me something.

Maybe it was just your mind playing tricks on you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Fantasm** → It originates from the Greek word "phantasma" (meaning an apparition or ghost), which is derived from "phantazein" (meaning to make visible or to show). The word "fantasm" refers to a ghostly or spectral image, often associated with imagination or illusion.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ghostly image that appears before you, as 'phantasma' means an apparition. This helps you remember that 'fantasm' refers to a ghostly or imagined figure.

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