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apparition

apparition In historical psychology writing, an apparition is an unusual or seemingly supernatural appearance or event.

In historical psychology writing, an apparition is an unusual or seemingly supernatural appearance or event. It is related in meaning to experiences discussed under hallucination and illusion.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Apparition” (Apparition).
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