phantomlike

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Definitions of phantomlike word

noun phantomlike an apparition or specter. 1
noun phantomlike an appearance or illusion without material substance, as a dream image, mirage, or optical illusion. 1
noun phantomlike a person or thing of merely illusory power, status, efficacy, etc.: the phantom of fear. 1
noun phantomlike an illustration, part of which is given a transparent effect so as to permit representation of details otherwise hidden from view, as the inner workings of a mechanical device. 1
adjective phantomlike Electricity. noting or pertaining to a phantom circuit. 1
adjective phantomlike named, included, or recorded but nonexistent; fictitious: Payroll checks were made out and cashed for phantom employees. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English fantosme < Middle French, Old French < Latin phantasma phantasm

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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