Conception and Illusion

Conception

Conception noun - Something imagined or pictured in the mind.
Usage example: our changing conceptions of what constitutes art

Illusion and conception are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Illusion" instead a noun "Conception".

Nearby Words: conceive, conceit, concept, conceptual

Illusion

Illusion noun - A conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality.

Conception and illusion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Conception" instead a noun "Illusion".

Nearby Words: illusory, illusive, illusionist, illusively

How words are described

detailed detailed conception detailed illusion
common common conception common illusion
actual actual conception actual illusion
entire entire conception entire illusion
Other adjectives: real, little, supernatural, new, conventional, later, visual.
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