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apparition

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐpɐɾiˈsɐ̃w̃/a·pa·ri·ção

Definition

1

An act of appearing or becoming visible, especially suddenly or unexpectedly; a ghostly figure.

Usage examples

“The apparition of a deer on the road startled the driver.”
“He claimed to have seen an apparition in the old house.”

Common combinations

sudden apparitionghostly apparitionsite of an apparitionwitness an apparition