Definitions

1. noun

a ghostly or supernatural appearance, especially of a person

“The strange apparition in the mirror sent shivers down her spine.”

2. noun

something that appears or becomes visible briefly or faintly

“The shooting star was a brief apparition in the night sky.”

3. noun

an unusual or unexpected appearance or situation

“The apparition of a new competitor in the market changed the industry dynamics.”

4. verb

to appear or become visible briefly or faintly

“The apparition of the ghost was not just a trick of the light, but a real event.”