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Definition of Apparition

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

2. Noun. The appearance of a ghostlike figure. "I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter"

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

4. Noun. An act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly. "Natives were amazed at the apparition of this white stranger"

Definition of Apparition

1. n. The act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility.

Definition of Apparition

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Apparition

1. 1. The act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility. "The sudden apparition of the Spaniards." (Prescott) "The apparition of Lawyer Clippurse occasioned much speculation in that portion of the world." (Sir W. Scott) 2. The thing appearing; a visible object; a form. "Which apparition, it seems, was you." (Tatler) 3. An unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance; a ghost; a specter; a phantom. "The heavenly bands . . . A glorious apparition." "I think it is the weakness of mine eyes" "That shapes this monstrous apparition." (Shak) 4. The first appearance of a star or other luminary after having been invisible or obscured; opposed to occultation. Circle of perpetual apparition. See Circle. Origin: F. Apparition, L. Apparitio, fr. Apparere. See Appear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Apparition

apparel industry apparency apparent apparent apparent(a) apparently apparently apparentness apparentnesses apparents

apparent horizon apparent motion apparent movement apparent viscosity apparition (current term) apparition (current term) apparitional apparitions apparitor apparitors

appay appayd appaying appays appeach appeached appeaches appeal appeal appealabilities

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