Definition of Phantasma

1. Noun. A ghostly appearing figure. "We were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us"

Exact synonyms: Apparition, Fantasm, Phantasm, Phantom, Specter, Spectre
Generic synonyms: Disembodied Spirit, Spirit
Specialized synonyms: Flying Dutchman
Derivative terms: Phantasmal

2. Noun. Something existing in perception only. "A ghostly apparition at midnight"

Definition of Phantasma

1. n. A phantasm.

Definition of Phantasma

1. Noun. (alternative form of phantasm) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Phantasma

1. [n -MATA]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phantasma

phanquinone
phanquone
phantascope
phantascopes
phantasia
phantasie
phantasied
phantasies
phantasise
phantasist
phantasists
phantasize
phantasizer
phantasizes
phantasm
phantasma (current term)
phantasmagoria
phantasmagorial
phantasmagorian
phantasmagorias
phantasmagoric
phantasmagorical
phantasmagorically
phantasmagories
phantasmagory
phantasmal
phantasmascope
phantasmascopes
phantasmata
phantasmatical

Literary usage of Phantasma

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Barnacles (Cirripedia): Contained in the Collections of the U. S by Henry Augustus Pilsbry (1907)
"S. phantasma PILSBRY, Bulletin of the Bureau of Fisheries, XXVI, p. 194, pi. vi, fig. 1. Type-locality. ..."

2. The Journal of Speculative Philosophy: Ed. by Wm. T. Harris edited by William Torrey Harris (1884)
"This picture, or phantasma, as it is called in philosophical speech, is, however, only sensible, being but an image of the sensible properties and qualities ..."

3. Memoirs of the Life of Nathaniel Stacy, Preacher of the Gospel of Universal by Nathaniel Stacy (1850)
"... dria—Strange phantasma—Health improves—Stature and weight—Commences study of arithmetic—Proficiency—Religious convictions—Thoughts turned toward an ..."

4. The General Stud-book, Containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, &c. &c. from the (1883)
"(phantasma) by Phantom ......[•„ .• т> . i , *1820 bf (Young Sorcery} by Pioneer ...... "| 1825 br. c. ..."

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