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illusionary

UK/ɪ'luʒənərɪ/US/i'lju:ʒənәri/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to or producing an illusion; not real (a less standard variant of illusory).

错觉的,幻觉的(illusory 的不太规范的变体)。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
illusionnot, opposite of
+
-aryplay, sport, mock
=illusionary

illusion + -ary (relating to) = 'relating to an illusion.' A nonstandard variant of illusory; most style guides prefer illusory. Transparent derivative of illusion.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The film blurs the line between the real and the illusionary.

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