apparation

/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/; /ˌæpəˈrɪʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that suddenly appears or becomes visible

“She saw a ghostly apparition in the mirror.”

2. noun

a fleeting appearance or glimpse of something

“The apparition of a shooting star was a rare sight.”

3. noun

a sudden or unexpected appearance of a person or thing

“The apparition of the stranger in the room startled everyone.”

Synonyms

  • ghost
  • specter
  • vision

Antonyms

  • disappearance
  • vanishing