illusion
Pronunciation:
/ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/[ɪˈluː.ʒən]noun
Definitions
Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
Example: Using artificial additives, scientists can create the illusion of fruit flavours in food.
A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.
Example: Jane has this illusion that John is in love with her.
A magician’s trick.
The state of being deceived or misled.
Synonyms:misapprehension