1. Apparition.
2. Mirage.
ETYM Latin delusio, from deludere. Related to Delude.
In psychiatry, a false belief that is unshakeably held. Delusions are a prominent feature of schizophrenia and paranoia, but may also occur in other psychiatric states.
1. A mistaken opinion or idea.
2. An erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary; SYN. psychotic belief.
ETYM Latin hallucinatio: cf. French hallucination.
Perception of something that does not exist. It may be visual but may also arise from any of the other senses. Unlike an illusion, a hallucination has no basis in reality. It may occur in psychosis, in organic brain disease (especially temporal lobe epilepsy) or be due to drugs.
Illusory perception.