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illusion

IPA pronunciation: /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

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Russian meaning

Иллюзия, заблуждение

English definition

A deceptive appearance or false impression of reality.

Example

Cramming the night before an exam creates the illusion of durable competence.

Collocations

optical illusion
create an illusion
under no illusion

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