01 n. The act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility.
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The act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility.“The sudden apparition of the Spaniards.” — Prescott.“The apparition of Lawyer Clippurse occasioned much speculation in that portion of the world.” — Sir W. Scott.
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2.
The thing appearing; a visible object; a form.“Which apparition, it seems, was you.” — Tatler.
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3.
An unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance; a ghost; a specter; a phantom.“I think it is the weakness of mine eyes That shapes this monstrous apparition.” — Shak.
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4.
The first appearance of a star or other luminary after having been invisible or obscured; -- opposed to occultation.(Astron.)
Phrases & compounds
Circle of perpetual apparition —
See under Circle.