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illusionism

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il⋅lu⋅sion⋅ism

[i-loo-zhuh-niz-uhm]
–noun
1. a technique of using pictorial methods in order to deceive the eye. Compare trompe l'oeil.
2. Philosophy. a theory or doctrine that the material world is an illusion.

Origin:
1835–45; illusion + -ism


il⋅lu⋅sion⋅is⋅tic, adjective
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il·lu·sion·ism   (ĭ-lōō'zhə-nĭz'əm)   
n.  
  1. Philosophy The doctrine that the material world is an immaterial product of the senses.

  2. The use of illusionary techniques and devices in art or decoration.

il·lu'sion·is'tic adj., il·lu'sion·is'ti·cal·ly adv.
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