Definition

A ghostly image or illusion; something that appears to be real but is not.

Example

The old house was said to be haunted by a phantasma that frightened the villagers.

Conversation

I had this weird dream last night that felt like a phantasma of my childhood.

That sounds intriguing! What happened in the dream?

I saw all my old toys and friends, but they were all a bit distorted, like a memory gone wrong.

Wow, that's intense! Dreams can really play tricks on our minds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phantasma → It is derived from the Greek word "phantasma" (φάντασμα), meaning an apparition or ghost. The term refers to a spectral image or a representation of something that is not physically present.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ghostly image or apparition when you think of 'phantasma' — it helps you remember that it refers to something that appears but is not really there.

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