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hallucination Definition

hal·lu·ci·na·tion (hə lo̵̅o̅′si nās̸hən)

noun

  1. the apparent perception of sights, sounds, etc. that are not actually present: it may occur in certain mental disorders
  2. the imaginary object apparently seen, heard, etc.

Etymology: L hallucinatio < hallucinari: see hallucinate

hallucination Related Forms

hal·lu·ci·na′·tive adjective

hallucination Synonyms

hallucination

n.

illusion, phantasm, mirage, delusion; see dream, illusion 1. See syn. study at illusion.

hallucination Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • induce: There were also some like LSD that induced hallucinations to which some became addicted.
  • suffer: Once on board he began to suffer the hallucinations described above.
  • cause: They argue the drug can cause hallucinations, mood swings even severe aggression or attempted suicide.
  • experience: His or her thoughts may become muddled or he or she may experience hallucinations.
  • produce: Magic Mushrooms: Shrooms, Mushies Several species of mushrooms can produce hallucinations, about a dozen of which grow in the UK.
  • include: Up to three grams produces a mellow euphoria which may include hallucinations.

Converse of subject

characterize: Characterized by auditory hallucinations ( " voices " ).

Adjective modifier

  • auditory: In the same way auditory hallucinations may be induced, both positive or negative.
  • consensual: To use William Gibson's famous phrase, a MUD is a paradigmatic instance of the " consensual hallucination " of cyberspace.
  • drug-induced: What turned him around was a religious vision, or a drug-induced hallucination, or perhaps a combination of the two.
  • visual: There may be double vision, visual hallucinations or partial loss of vision.
  • vivid: At one stage I was having very vivid hallucinations, which I didn't like.
  • collective: Gustave Le Bon used the phrase " collective hallucinations " that could motivate people for good or ill.

Modifies a noun

  • theory: Further, the hallucination theory cannot explain the conversion of Paul, three years later.
  • cannot: Further, the hallucination theory cannot explain the conversion of Paul, three years later.
  • sequence: Dave Lister had been seen, during Back to Reality ' s hallucination sequences, in AR overalls.

Noun used with modifier

  • cause: Effects on the body: Magic mushrooms contain chemicals that affect the brain and cause hallucinations or a ' trip ' .
  • group: The group hallucination is one of the worst sequences.

Preposition: in

population: Appreciating the natural history of reported hallucinations in this population assists us to offer advice about the anticipated course of these symptoms.

Preposition: of

nature: Finally, hallucinations of this nature occur to those who intensely want to believe.

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