apparition
Translation
apparition, ghost, specter
Examples
They saw an apparition of a woman in white.
They saw an apparition of a woman in white.
The first apparition of the comet was recorded.
The first apparition of the comet was recorded.
Grammar Patterns
an apparition of sth./sb. a ghost or appearance of something/somebody They saw an apparition of a woman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ghost, specter, phantom, spirit
Etymology
From Latin 'apparitionem' (an appearance), from 'apparere' (to appear).
Memory Tips
An apparition is something that 'appears' suddenly, like a ghost.