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illusionary

American

[ih-loo-zhuh-ner-ee] / ɪˈlu ʒəˌnɛr i /

Also illusional

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by illusions; deceptive; misleading.

Other Word Forms

nonillusional

adjective

Etymology

Origin of illusionary

First recorded in 1885–90; illusion + -ary

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