Definition of Phantom

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

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

2. Adjective. Something apparently sensed but having no physical reality. "The amputee's illusion of a phantom limb"
Similar to: Unreal

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

Definition of Phantom

1. n. That which has only an apparent existence; an apparition; a specter; a phantasm; a sprite; an airy spirit; an ideal image.

2. a. Being, or of the nature of, a phantom.

Definition of Phantom

1. something existing in appearance only [n -S]

Medical Definition of Phantom

1. 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 tumour, a swelling, especially of the abdomen, due to muscular spasm, accumulation of flatus, etc, simulating an actual tumour in appearance, but disappearing upon the administration of an anaesthetic. Origin: OE. Fantome, fantosme, fantesme, OF. Fantome, fr. L. Phantasma, Gr, fr. To show. See Fancy, and cf. Phaeton, Phantasm, Phase. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phantom

phantasmascope
phantasmata
phantasmatography
phantasmatomoria
phantasmic
phantasmology
phantasmoscopia
phantasms
phantast
phantasts
phantasy
phantasying
phantasy life
phantasy world
phantom (current term)
phantom (current term)
phantomatic
phantomise
phantomlike
phantoms
phantomy
phantom aneurysm
phantom corpuscle
phantom limb
phantom limb
phantom limb pain
phantom limb pain
phantom limb syndrome
phantom orchid
phantom pregnancy

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