Illusion

A sensory misrepresentation of reality.

optical illusion false perception

An illusion is a sensory misrepresentation, where perception does not accurately reflect reality. It can be caused by various factors including physiological or psychological conditions.

/ɪˈluːʒən/

The word 'illusion' comes from the Latin 'illūsionem,' meaning a deceptive appearance or phantom.

deception mirage phantasm

reality truth

perception cognition

optical illusion auditory illusion cognitive illusion

perception cognition

cognitive process psychological phenomenon